Poems and Prose on Love and Relationships I

By Valerie T. Mainville

These poems are life experiences for myself and others. Special thanks to those who helped me reach my goals including, Family, Couchiching Reservation, family, Gary Hahn, (the artist on Book I), my neighbors, friends and all those who believed in me.

This book is dedicated to all those who suffer from emotional pain.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: May 21, 2008
• ISBN: 9781462805983

Valerie T. Mainville

Valerie T. Mainville was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, a border town north of International Falls Minnesota. She was raised on the Couchiching Reservation just outside of Fort Frances, Ontario, CANADA. Her interests in poetry and song began at the age of fifteen when she began writing poetry then applied the music to the lyrics. This is a collection of several poetry books that she has accumulated throughout the years. The first of the collection is about the ups and downs in relationships. At present, she resides in New Mexico where her interests also include acting in background film. Other works in progress include short stories, poetry books, music projects and scripts. This is the beginning of a collection of her lifelong poems.

Book preview

HOW CAN A LOVE SONG BE SONG TODAY?

How can a love song be song today?

How can we listen to children at play?

How can we sing a love song today?

And mean every word we say?

How can we live with violence?

And expect true innocence?

How can we teach our children today?

To live in peace at play?

How can we show them unity?

When families are breaking constantly?

How can we teach them purity

When places invite pornography?

How can we expect happiness

When all we give them is emptiness?

How can we sing a true love song

When everything is still wrong?

IT’S GOOD TO HAVE A FRIEND

It’s good to be trusted

Because I need you now.

Just to have a friend here

Even though I wish he were near.

It’s good to have a friend.

Sorry but it’s your shoulder that I have to cry on.

Because I know you feel the same about me.

But that’s the way it has to be.

Life is full of ironies

Because it’s in his arms that I should be.

Because it’s him who I care about constantly.

It’s him whose love I should be sharing.

As a friend, you take me as I am.

You don’t question where I’ve been.

You take my troubles in your arms.

And soothe the pain that lingers on.

I’VE SET YOU FREE

Darling, I’ve set you free,

Although it was against my sanity.

The pure sweet love that we had shared

Is lost again, even though we cared.

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