5384. GOLD

GOLD

I'm riding the train with all the overnighters from NYC

on their overight returns to Trenton. Luckless idiots

Passed out. Cheap. Cheesy. The early mornings are

funny for that  -  usually you think sleepless oafs, but

these are always sleeping  -  sprawled out with no

disclaimers, except their fine new sneakers for $12.99

and hoodies for $5.18. High fashion has a rigamarole

all its own in the 'hood. Hurry on home to mama!

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I'm thinking about writing, as I sit. Using a sentence

as 'The boy plays with his new gold toy' I'm wondering

what the difference would be if it was written instead: the

boy plays with his new golden toy.' Adjective? Does the

'gold' being changed to 'golden' make a difference?

And, if so, what is being described anyway,
the toy itself, or the quality of same?