Just Words

I
Love
You
When did they become just words?
They used to be a statement.
An emotion.
A declaration.

I
Love
You
When did they become just words?
They used to be a lifeline.
The very breath I'd take.
The knowledge that got me through the day.

I
Love
You
When did they become just words?
They used to have meaning.
A purpose.
Soul.

I
Love
You
When did they become just words?
They used to make me happy.
Secure.
Excited.

I
Love
You
When did they become just words?

I
Love
You
When did they become just words spoken without emotion or purpose?
When did they become just words used to end a phone call?
When did they become just words used to say goodnight or goodbye?

I
Love
You
When did they become just words?
And WHY???