Poetry by Melodie Yvonne

Words from a gonzoesque life in an oh so gonzoless world

Category: Notes

Notes by Melodie Yvonne

  • It’s a Special Easter Edition of Poem O’Clock!

    Welcome to the special Easter Edition of Poem O’Clock!I’m really glad you’re here. This week I do a special reading of my favorite poem “L’amore e Legge” from my collection psalms 2000:17-24, and talk about my inspirations behind the piece. Grab your copy of the book from this edition, psalms 2000:17-24, on Amazon HERE Follow/Subscribe:

  • It’s Poem O’Clock!!! My New Poetry Podcast Adventure

    You all I’m excited to announce my new podcast Poem O’Clock streaming NOW on all services! Poem O’Clock is a weekly poetry podcast, where I’ll read one to three original poems and shares the stories behind them. As a lifelong poet, I’ve actually got quite a few self-published poetry collections out there, so I’m going…

  • Tu Me Manques: Poèmes d’Amour Officially LIVE on Amazon

    💘📖 IT’S OFFICIAL! WE’RE LIVE ON AMAZON IN TIME FOR V-DAY! 📖💘Tu Me Manques: Poèmes d’Amour, written by Mitchell Odom and I, is a collection of raw, romantic, soul-deep love poetry for anyone who’s ever missed someone, loved hard, or felt passion in their bones. Whether you’re gifting it, reading it together, or falling in…

  • Tu Me Manques: Poèmes d’amour a Love Letter to Love

    Tu Me Manques: Poèmes d’amour is a love letter to love from myself and the extraordinary Mitchell Odom. It is written in longing and honesty, in devotion without guarantees, and in the quiet courage it takes to feel deeply anyway. These poems do not rush love or try to define it; they sit with it,…

  • Tu Me Manques: Poèmes d’amour Coming SOON for Valentine’s Day!

    Coming soon for Valentine’s Day, Tu Me Manques: Poèmes d’amour is a tender collection of love poems written in longing, hope, and quiet devotion. Co-authored with my favorite collaborator, Mitchell Odom, this book is for crushes, soulmates, and the ones who hold our hearts, even from afar. This project felt especially intimate to create. These…

  • Live Reading of “Patterns” at Indy Type Shop

    Watch below the live reading of “Patterns” from my Methlehem Release Party at Indy Type Shop in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 12, 2025. ⚠️ Explicit Content Warning: Methelehem and the below poem contains depictions of drug use, violence, and sexual content. Patterns by Melodie Yvonne You dragged me right on back down in itWish I…

  • Curious what Methlehem is all about? This free Amazon preview lets you step into the world of the book and sample the writing before committing… of course, you will immediately get hooked after the free sample and probably suck dick to get a copy to see the rest, but such is the price of literary…

  • Watch my full live spoken word set below and keep scrolling for the event playlist that includes some phenomenal clips of Paiger as well! Check out the full Methlehem Release Party YouTube Playlist including phenomenal clips of Paiger’s fire set below Grab Methlehem on Amazon: amazon.com/dp/B0G38YWMXF ⚠️ Explicit Content Warning: Methelehem contains depictions of drug…

  • View highlights from Melodie’s live spoken word set below and keep scrolling for the event playlist that includes some phenomenal clips of Paiger! Check out the full Methlehem Release Party YouTube Playlist including phenomenal clips of Paiger’s fire set below Grab Methlehem on Amazon: amazon.com/dp/B0G38YWMXF ⚠️ Explicit Content Warning: Methelehem contains depictions of drug use,…

  • Methlehem Release Party TONIGHT at Indy Type Shop!

    Join me TONIGHT in Methlehem wsg Paiger and an UNCENSORED Poetry Open Mic: December 12, 20256-9PM 6PM Live music from Paiger7PM Methlehem reading and Q&A with Melodie8PM Uncensored Open Mic Indy Type Shop2621 Shelby St.Indianapolis, In More info: facebook.com/events/2252580268583006 Grab Methlehem on Amazon: amazon.com/dp/B0G38YWMXF ⚠️ Explicit Content Warning: Methelehem contains depictions of drug use, violence,…