Cost of Love

To determine
  The cost of love
In any varied form
 Would prove a tedious task

In holding a hand
- So dear, somehow, that appendage - 
         We find that insurmountable joy

Comfort - in a strong, gentle embrace
   Or, a simple unguarded smile.
       Trust, evident in both
 Trust. A waste of time?

But what better use
  Could there be?

In a loved ones eyes,
   We find precious things
       Unknown to every other being

A secret, begging to be held.
   How can they not see?

Then, what worth do such things hold
    When they are gone?

An unchangeable aspect of love, friendship:
   It departs, so enjoy, or discard at will.