Poetry by Melodie Yvonne

Originally published online Aug 15, 2017 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Sept — available here

Jogging Sideways by Melodie Yvonne

Runnin’ away is all that I’m good at
So it’s a surprise why my butt cheeks are so fat
‘Cause I spend my time just a’ tryin’ for freedom
I guess once I get it I spend it all eatin’

Runnin’ away is all that I’m good at
I’m hidin’ from you ‘til my belly is so fat
I’m full from the you shots I’m drinking away
And now I’m so drunk its makin’ me stay

Runnin’ away is all that I’m good at
Nothin’s forever but you got what I lack
Can’t figure out why right here I’m still sittin’
But surely to god it’s about time for quittin’

Runnin’ away is all that I’m good at
I just can’t stay now so I’m takin my heart back
Easing on out that old door that I slid in
And hopin’ you stay on asleep ‘til the mornin’

Runnin’ away is all that I’m good at
And I just don’t need no one else holdin’ me back
I guess I just really should never have let you
And now how am I ever just gonna forget you

Runnin’ away is all that I’m good at

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