Love-dealer

He was a love dealer
Offering an ounce or gram
Of love
In exchange for payment
It didn't matter
Who his customers
Were
Male, female,
Fair or dark
Hell,
He would sell
Love to a murderer
If he was willing to
Pay the price

And the price?
Easy payment
It didn't cost more
Than
An apology where needed
Forgiveness to a mistake-maker
A smile for the unhappy
Hug for the cold
Kindness to the hurt
Listening-ear to storytellers
Loyalty to loved ones
Love,
If possible