only love counts

We were as big a wonder
As the pyramids along the Nile.
Now we're torn asunder.
It only lasted for a little while.

The rift that's grown between us -
Look to what it amounts.
Unnamed crimes erased what was
Though you say that only love counts.

It's true, only love counts indeed.
It counts all the withered dreams
And the ones already crushed in seed
And kisses that aren't what it seems.

And only love counts the tears
When the freed one rejoices.
Love counts fake smiles turned sneers
And pain brought about by free choices.

And love is but a frightened child
Though you claim that only love counts.
It does: broken hearts stacked in a pile,
Disillusions, angers and frowns.

... and other things that only love counts.