How Many Words...

How many words does it take to say "I love you"?

Sometimes it takes four,
And for some people it may take more
Or less.
Maybe a simple caress or a single look.
In the books...it takes three.
A simple "I love you."

What about me? Or you?
Does it take four words or two?
Do you actually have to say it to mean it; to feel it?

For you it takes zero.
You don't have to say it; you show it in the things you do,
The comfort you bring,
in the way you look at me.

For me it takes four to say what you do
in silence
"I love you too."