But What Does Friendship Cost?

I told my friend goodbye,

Too many times today.

I told my friend I would not cry,

But I did so anyway.

I know the price of water lilies -

The ones on Florist Street -

I know the price to see the Phillies,

And the cost of the best seat.

I know the price of honey dew,

And the sunshine so bright and fair -

I know the price of silk-so-blue,

And the price of a peach and pear.

I know the price of yesterday,

And all that I have lost.

I know the price of love astray,

But what does friendship cost?

Its worth is of great smiles - 

A beating heart not blue.

Its worth is a million miles -

And joyous teardrops too.

I told my friend goodbye today -

And felt what I had lost.

I saw my friend just cry today -

Is this what friendship costs?