A Haunting Despair

"Despair -- a complete loss or absense of hope."

"a complete loss or absense..."

I have met Despair. He's my neighbor. We get along as good as we can, but he insists on coming into my home. He comes over every day, and knocks on my door.

"Hello, dear friend," he'll say, "may I come in?"

I say, "No." and close the door. Only for him to knock a few minutes later.

He is a persistent thing. He comes whenever he wishes. And whenever he is unwanted. He likes to slip inside my home when I'm not looking. However, I will never invite him in.

For what would become of me if I did?

"...of hope"

Hope is flippant. At least, to me she is. Coming and going. Never staying at my home for long. However, I will always invite Hope in. She seems to be the only thing Despair takes seriously. The only thing Despair shies away from.

But Hope never stays long. And the moment she is out my door, Despair comes over and knocks on my door, asking, "My dear friend, it seems you are in need of company. Won't you invite me in?"