Of Childhood Acquaintances

Freedom, she was lively and outgoing. Used to live right across the street from me.
She would always keep her doors open &  say, "Come play with me."
Hope, loved to dance....She was best friends with Mischief.
And together they would go around the neighborhood, pulling pranks on everybody.
Courage, loved the rush. He used to race on the streets....like there were no cars or buses or anything.
But he, he had a crush on Freedom. I knew, I could tell..
'Cause he would stumble and fall occasionally and then show his bruises off to her.
Desire, she always knew what she wanted, but she was secretive.
She loved to play tug of war, and you could never tell who's side she was in.
Anger was a difficult child. Never quite got along with anybody.
He would often lose a game and then throw a fit.
Lonely was a quiet one, usually liked to be all by herself.
And Anger would then go sit next to her, for everyone else had a friend.
But Patience was a darling, she never gave up easily.
She would sit with them and listen quietly.
And Anger would pour out his wrath and Lonely, her misgivings.
And together they would calm down eventually.
Love, Love was always reckless. She was beautiful and funny.
But she always did as she chose, and paid no heed to Reason.
Reason was smart. He always knew what to do.
And he knew to chase after her, to make himself heard.
Fear, Fear was always tall for his age, and grew everyday.
Little Faith was fond of hide and seek and always chose to hide behind him.
Knowledge, used to read all day, and wasn't distracted easily.
And Wisdom used to catch the news, like he knew better.
Vision was a daydreamer. He used to sit and dream.
He was focused though, even though it didn't seem.
Grace was kind, she always smiled at everyone.
She knew her manners well, and was very polite.
Happy was pleasant, he used to make everyone laugh.
But he refused to go anywhere without his twin, Grief.
Grief had a sorry face, his teeth looked like they would sting.
And he was fond of bear hugs, and used to scare all the kids.
But my favorite of all was Make-Belief and she never left my side...
She used to stay with me through days,
And come home for sleepovers at night.
She always knew what I wanted and just what to say.
She was my best friend. She was. Make-Belief.