Poetry by Melodie Yvonne

Words from a gonzoesque life in an oh so gonzoless world

  • Money Does

    Money Does

    Originally published online Nov 13, 2017 & in the collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Sept — available here

    Money Does by Melodie Yvonne

    Money is as money does
    Money trumps the toughest drug
    And if you fail that greedy test
    You might as well just be on meth

    Money is as money does
    Money doesn’t buy you love
    And if you act all spoiled and shitty
    You’ll be done in just as quickly

    Money is as money does
    You’re not the best of anyone
    I’d rather be just poor and lonely
    Than be just a giant phoney

    Money is as money does

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  • Goin’ Crazy

    Goin’ Crazy

    Originally published online Nov 4, 2017 & in the collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Sept — available here

    Goin’ Crazy by Melodie Yvonne

    Are you out there, are you far?
    Why’s it gotta be so hard?
    Can’t you just be right here with me
    Can’t you see I’m goin’ crazy

    Once I saw you in my mind
    Another puzzle piece in time
    If I could just fit them together
    Then we’d have our own forever

    Are you out there, are you far?
    Why’s it gotta be so hard?
    Can’t you just be right here with me
    Can’t you see I’m goin’ crazy

    Nothing ventured, nothing gained
    So I just sit and go insane
    Something borrowed, something blue
    Is all I really am to you

    Now it’s time for me to go
    I love you more than you will know
    But I just can’t sit slowly waiting
    Can’t you see I’m going crazy

    Are you out there, are you far?
    Why’s it gotta be so hard?
    Can’t you just be right here with me
    Can’t you see I’m goin’ crazy

    Are you out there, are you far?
    Why’s it gotta be so hard?
    Can’t you just be right here with me
    Can’t you see I’m goin’ crazy

    Can’t you see I’m goin’ crazy

    Can’t you see I’m goin’ crazy

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  • Thoughtful Goodnight

    Thoughtful Goodnight

    Originally published online Oct 27, 2017 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Sept — available here

    Thoughtful Goodnight by Melodie Yvonne

    Dedicated to Nel Hoon ❤

    I’m in a strange town feelin’ lost in my head
    It’s one of those days I’d feel better off dead
    But still for some reason I fight for my life
    ‘Cause she says “I am thoughtful goodnight”

    This lady I’m speakin’ of lights up the sun
    Every moment of her is a moment of fun
    She tells me I’m worth it and fights for my rights
    Then she says “I am thoughtful goodnight”

    I’m lost in the dark when she closes those eyes
    It tears up my heart to say those goodbyes
    I won’t turn away, I won’t turn out that light
    But she still says “I am thoughtful goodnight”

    One day all too soon she’s plannin’ on leavin’
    I’ll break out my smile a mile wide ‘stead of grievin’
    ‘Cause this gorgeous lady done lit up my life
    When she said “I am thoughtful goodnight”

    Oh yea now
    This wonderous woman done lit up my life
    When she said “I am thoughtful goodnight”

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  • All My Fault

    All My Fault

    Originally published online Oct 19, 2017 & in the collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Sept — available here

    All My Fault by Melodie Yvonne

    All you are is all my fault
    You’re just an endless pit of want
    And if I ever did forget you
    You’d be dead no one to let you

    All you are is all my fault
    You blame me for your stupid stunts
    And if I wasn’t here to let you
    You’d find someone else to get to

    All you are is all my fault
    All you are is all my fault

    Both of what we are are sins
    I enable, I defend
    But you point blame & then provoke me
    Now you’ve finally gone & broke me

    All you are is all my fault
    I gave you everything you want
    But now it’s time I did forget you
    Go find someone else to let you

    All you are is all my fault

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  • Soul Beacon

    Soul Beacon

    Originally published online Oct 9, 2017 & in the collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Sept — available here

    Soul Beacon by Melodie Yvonne

    Finally you’re done hurting these people,
    Your cruelty and misery knows no equal
    But still you just can’t let me out of your sight
    ‘Cause you’ve stolen my heart but you can’t steal my light

    Beaten and bruised yet my soul’s still a beacon
    An endless supply of sun you’ll never weaken
    And no matter how much you treat me this way
    I’ll keep right on loving but I’ll never stay

    Finally you’re done hurting these people,
    Your cruelty and misery knows no equal
    But still you just can’t let me out of your sight
    ‘Cause you’ve stolen my heart but you can’t steal my light

    My love and my dreams aren’t much more than a wish list
    My prime time is over I guess I just missed it
    So beaten and broken I look like your prey
    But my soul’s still on fire, you’ll not eat me today

    Finally you’re done hurting these people,
    Your cruelty and misery knows no equal
    But still you just won’t let me out of your sight
    ‘Cause you’ve stolen my heart but you can’t steal my light

    Finally I’ve stopped you from hurting these people
    Your cruelty and misery knew no equal
    And now you just can’t let me out of your sight
    ‘Cause I’ve stolen your heart and I’ve breathed you new life

    Somehow now you just can’t let me out of your sight
    ‘Cause now I’m your beacon and guide you through night
    Somehow now you just can’t let me out of your sight
    ‘Cause I’ve stolen your heart and now we share my light

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  • No Vacancy

    No Vacancy

    Originally published online Oct 6, 2017 & in the collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Sept — available here
    “Resurrection” can also be found in Melodie’s Poetry Collaboration psalms 2000:17-24 — available on Amazon here

    No Vacancy by Melodie Yvonne

    Sometimes this house just swallows me whole
    It’s so hard to see that I’m not alone
    But then those words whisper in my ear
    You don’t have to fear child I’m always here

    Just live and let go and rely on your faith
    Just dream and be kind and believe in your fate
    But all these cruel noises just keep getting’ louder
    And drown out my savior with their endless chatter

    Then once again this house swallows me whole
    It’s so hard to see that I’m not alone
    But quickly those words whisper in my ear
    You don’t have to fear child I’m always here

    All of my doubts make it harder to listen
    All of my fears try to derail my mission
    How can I just trust another to save me
    When I’ve sinned so much against He who has made me

    Then once again this house swallows me whole
    It’s so hard to see that I’m not alone
    But then those words whisper in my ear
    You don’t have to fear child I’m always here

    You don’t have to fear child I’m always here
    Let go of your panic, let go of your fear
    Trust in the spirit and He will be with you
    You’re never alone ‘cause he’s right here within you

    Sometimes this house just swallows me whole
    It’s so hard to see that I’m not alone
    But then those sweet words whisper in my ear
    You don’t have to fear child I’m always here

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  • Hurricanes

    Hurricanes

    Originally published online Oct 1, 2017 & in the collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Sept — available here

    Hurricanes by Melodie Yvonne

    Hurricanes in and hurricanes out
    All that’s left here in my mind is doubt
    Why am I here and why am I a fuck up
    And how can I be worried ‘bout me when the world’s fucked up

    Tidal waves crashin’ all over my brain
    Eye of the storm is as dark as it’s tame
    How am I gonna make myself stay sane
    When I’m tryin not to wish that you feel all your own pain

    Hurricanes in and hurricanes out
    All that’s left here in my mind is doubt
    Why am I here and why am I a fuck up
    And how can I be worried ‘bout me when the world’s fucked up

    Fire’s burnin’ bright and way outta our reach
    Mouths are too loud to practice what they preach
    No better than them but you’re just a racist
    And someone needs to take us back to the basics now

    Hurricanes in and hurricanes out
    All that’s left here in my mind is doubt
    Why am I here and why am I a fuck up
    And how can I be worried ‘bout me when the world’s fucked up

    How can I be worried ‘bout me
    How can I be worried ‘bout me
    How can I be worried ‘bout me
    How can I be worried ‘bout me when the world’s fucked

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  • Bounce

    Bounce

    Originally published online Sept 27, 2017 & in the collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Sept — available here

    Bounce by Melodie Yvonne

    The rising sun’s so bright
    I gotta hide from it ‘til noon
    I’m sodomized by the weather
    And face raped by your perfume

    My eyeballs poppin’ out
    But yet my skull is cavin’ in
    And right now there’s just not a chemical
    That wouldn’t be my friend

    Go ahead and talk your shit
    ‘Cause you can’t take my pain
    Go ahead and talk your shit
    ‘Cause it comes ’round again
    Go ahead and talk your shit
    ‘Cause you’re the one that’s drowning
    So just go ahead and talk your shit
    ‘Til karma bounces ’round me

    I’m drivin’ many miles just tryin’
    To keep myself from dying
    I’m feeling like I’m gonna fail
    And I just can’t stop crying

    Every single noise you make
    Exacerbates my pain
    So I’m not quite sure we’ll make it through
    This kind of day again

    Go ahead and talk your shit
    ‘Cause you can’t take my pain
    Go ahead and talk your shit
    ‘Cause it comes ’round again
    Go ahead and talk your shit
    ‘Cause you’re the one that’s drowning
    So just go ahead and talk your shit
    ‘Til karma bounces ’round me

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  • Resurrection

    Resurrection

    Originally published online Sept 24, 2017 & in the collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Sept — available here
    “Resurrection” can also be found in Melodie’s Poetry Collaboration psalms 2000:17-24 — available on Amazon here

    Resurrection by Melodie Yvonne

    Self aware yet unaware
    Doesn’t get me anywhere
    Too scared to run too scared to care
    Too scared to take that double dare

    Not lost but just not anywhere
    Depression just don’t have a care
    I’m not quite sure what got me here
    But suddenly I’m filled with fear

    One by one we all fall down, we all fall down, we all fall down
    One by one we all fall down but we can get back up again

    Can’t keep up with Satan’s pace
    ‘Cause I won’t wear my double face
    Losing in this human race
    To get a dab from heaven’s taste

    Listen but don’t trust my ears
    Seeking knowledge everywhere
    Being saved moves me to tears
    And suddenly I have no fears

    ‘Cause one by one we all fall down, we all fall down, we all fall down
    One by one we all fall down but we get back up again

    Finding that I’ve still got faith
    Pulls me out that darkened place
    Finding that I’ve still got faith
    Clears those tear stains from my face

    Wanna lift you right up with me
    Even though you might not get me
    Wanna share the love that lifts me
    And the miracles He gifts me

    One by one we all fall down, we all fall down, we all fall down
    One by one we all fall down but as one we rise again

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  • Waste Me

    Waste Me

    Originally published online Sept 8, 2017 & in the collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Sept — available here
    “Waste Me” can also be found in Melodie’s Poetry Collaboration Sin & Skin — available on Amazon here

    Waste Me by Melodie Yvonne

    Feelin’ your body heat under my skin
    It feels so good but I know it’s a sin
    ‘Cause nothing this healthy has ever been tasty
    But if I can’t have you, you might as well waste me

    I’m feelin’ your eyes lookin’ deep inside me
    Wonderin’ if it’s time for me to be me
    Sometimes I’m madonna, but now I’m your whore
    And you keep me all cummin’ back beggin’ for more

    Feelin’ your body heat under my skin
    It feels so good but I know it’s a sin
    ‘Cause nothing this healthy has ever been tasty
    And if I can’t have you, you might as well waste me

    Want to crawl outta my skin and in yours
    I want you inside so bad I’m on all fours
    That darkness in you gets the darkness in me
    And I crave how you let me just set it all free

    Feelin’ you thrust deep inside of my soul
    I’m takin’ it all and I’m takin’ it whole
    And all I can do is just pray this won’t end
    ‘Cause the way that you fuck me is my favorite sin

    Feelin’ your body heat under my skin
    It feels so good but I know it’s a sin
    ‘Cause nothing this healthy has ever been tasty
    But if I can’t have you, you might as well waste me

    I wanna taste you and you wanna taste me
    So if I can’t have you, you might as well waste me

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