IS LOVE REALLY WORTH IT?

Is love really worth the pain,
The eternal hurting that shall never heal?
Is love really worth the longing,
For a lover's gentle touch?

Is love really what others say,
A bond never to be broken?
Is love really worth the loneliness
That is left once it all ends?

Time has slowly passed,
Your mind has been steadily at work.
You finally know the answer,
The truth you've been seeking.

Love is worth it,
All in all and in the end.
You'll have your ups and downs,
You may fall and get hurt.

But look,
Can you see how it has patched your broken life?
The life that you have so wanted to throw away
And end quickly and soon.

You now know the power of the simple words
"I Love You"
You know how much joy and sorrow they can bring
The pain they can cause and the smiles they'll give you.

A hug, a kiss
They last for mere minutes,
But the memory lasts forever,
As does your love.

So now you know,
The truth is clear,
Don't forget, even when the end is near,
Love is worth it.

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Written originally in 2000; added on to in 2001-2002.