Poetry by Melodie Yvonne

Originally published online July 15, 2018 & in the collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Huit — available here

Maybe by Melodie Yvonne

Should I have said you won’t see me again?
Should I have told you that this is the end?
Should I have wrapped my arms tighter ’round you?
Maybe I should’ve but what could I do?

It took me a lifetime to build up the courage
Took me so long to choke down all my nerves
Took every ounce of every spine that I had left
To walk through those doors knowing you couldn’t care less

Maybe I wasn’t as brave as I could be
Maybe if I’d followed you’d have wanted to be with me
But even when you lead I still end up alone
You let snakes fill your house and left me in the cold

Now I can’t compete with that slithery nature
And I won’t bow down to your twin’s siphoned stature
So all that is left is a check you can’t cash
From a piece of my heart that you ground into ash

Should I have said you won’t see me again?
Should I have told you that this is the end?
Should I have wrapped my arms tighter ’round you?
Maybe I should’ve but what could I do?

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Originally published online July 10, 2018 & in the collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Huit — available here

On Fire by Melodie Yvonne

I’m tryin’ to learn the difference ‘tween distraction
And the path you’ve led me on
But sometimes I get lost
And at what cost?

I’m tryin’ to learn the difference ‘tween my hurry
And selfless worry
But it’s so hard
And I’ve got scars

Maybe they have them too?

I’m tryin’ to learn the difference ‘tween the truth
Without an ounce of proof
But I’m tired
And I’m on fire

I’m tryin to learn the difference ‘tween where I should be
And I should leave
But I’m too far
And it’s so hard

Do they know I’m hurting too?

I’m tryin to learn the difference ‘tween my love
And all my love for you
But you lied
My hands are tied

I’m tryin to learn the difference ‘tween where I should be
And I should leave
But I’m tired
And I’m on fire

Are we all on fire too?

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More poetry videos: Check out Melodie’s Poetry & Lyrics YouTube Playlist

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All content on this site (music, words, photos, videos) is copyright Melodie Yvonne. Non-profit online sharing is allowed only if content is unaltered and credit is given. Commercial use or unauthorized alteration is illegal. Questions? Contact Melodie HERE

Originally published online July 5, 2018 & in the collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Huit — available here

Your Savior by Melodie Yvonne

Never underestimate my love for you
always know I’ll be there if you’re feeling blue
trust me when I say there’s nothing I won’t do
except just give my heart away to someone new

Believe me when I tell you that my heart is breaking
last thing that I wanna see is you get shaken
but most times people have to see with their own eyes
‘cause addictions can be friendships through denial’s eyes

Never underestimate my love for you
always know I’ll be there if you’re feeling blue

I wish I could just give you faith and make you see me
I wish I could just save your soul without you bleeding
salvation’s just a narrow road you walk alone
but I’ll be right here when you turn ‘round to come back home

Never underestimate my love for you
always know I’ll be there if you’re feeling blue
trust me when I say there’s nothing I won’t do
except just give my heart away to someone new

Trust me when I say there’s nothing I won’t do
except just give my heart away to someone new

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Get your copy of select poetry collections by Melodie in print or digital: Photographic Melodie Shop
More poetry videos: Check out Melodie’s Poetry & Lyrics YouTube Playlist

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All content on this site (music, words, photos, videos) is copyright Melodie Yvonne. Non-profit online sharing is allowed only if content is unaltered and credit is given. Commercial use or unauthorized alteration is illegal. Questions? Contact Melodie HERE

Originally published online July 9, 2018 & in the collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Huit — available here

Taste Life by Melodie Yvonne

She don’t need just a record deal
She needs to get the hell outta here
But all this time she feels she’s wastin’
She don’t know is just a taste of

This whole life that’s ’bout to come
Sometimes it can be so fun
So don’t you think that times a’wastin’
In this life you gotta taste it

She’s not scared to fight her fears
So she can get the hell outta here
But she’s scared her heart’s been wasted
‘Cause she forgets this life’s been fated

And her whole life that’s ‘bout to come
Sometimes it can be so fun
So don’t you think that times a’wastin’
In this life you gotta taste it

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More poetry videos: Check out Melodie’s Poetry & Lyrics YouTube Playlist

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Originally published online June 29, 2018 & in the collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Huit — available here

Yours Everlong by Melodie Yvonne

How do I tell you that you’re going to lose me
When you’re the only one that never abused me
How do I tell you that soon I’ll be gone
When you’re the only one that never did me wrong

I’ve tried and I’ve tried to give you this warning
I’ve tried and I’ve tried to warn you evil’s swarming
But all I’ve been doing is failing this mission
I just don’t know how to make you stop and listen

How do I tell you that you’re going to lose me
When you’re the only one that never abused me
How do I tell you that soon I’ll be gone
When you’re the only one that never did me wrong

I’ll tell you my truth there’s no in between my lines
My feelings for you are written all over my eyes
But as much as I want to I can’t stay here with you
My path is so narrow and you’re still hauling two

I wish I could stay with you right by your side
See my heart is all yours and I got nothing to hide
I gutted myself and showed you my insides
But it’s just not enough to match all of those lies

How do I tell you that you’re going to lose me
When you’re the only one that never abused me
How do I tell you that soon I’ll be gone
When you’re the only one that never did me wrong

How do I tell you that you’re going to lose me
When you’re the only one that never abused me
How do I tell you that soon I’ll be gone
When you’re the only one that never did me wrong

Oh how do I tell you that soon I’ll be gone
When my heart will be yours truly everlong

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Get your copy of select poetry collections by Melodie in print or digital: Photographic Melodie Shop
More poetry videos: Check out Melodie’s Poetry & Lyrics YouTube Playlist

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All content on this site (music, words, photos, videos) is copyright Melodie Yvonne. Non-profit online sharing is allowed only if content is unaltered and credit is given. Commercial use or unauthorized alteration is illegal. Questions? Contact Melodie HERE

Originally published online June 17, 2018 & in the collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Huit — available here

Boomerang by Melodie Yvonne

You’re a dirty coyote that needs kept on a leash
All of that power needs kept out of reach
But just to escape you’d chew off your leg
Then duct tape it on to drag me to my grave

You’re Pinhead and Freddy without as much charm
We both better pray you don’t do any harm
‘Cause I see that boomerang coming back at you
From a hand in the sky that’s about to beget you

Please walk away before this gets really nasty
Or I’ll find you help if only you’ll ask me
But never look back and say I didn’t warn you
When all of your karma finally comes back to swarm you

You’re Pinhead and Freddy without as much charm
We both better pray you don’t do any harm
‘Cause I see that boomerang coming back at you
From a hand in the sky that’s about to beget you.

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Get your copy of select poetry collections by Melodie in print or digital: Photographic Melodie Shop
More poetry videos: Check out Melodie’s Poetry & Lyrics YouTube Playlist

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Copyright notice:
All content on this site (music, words, photos, videos) is copyright Melodie Yvonne. Non-profit online sharing is allowed only if content is unaltered and credit is given. Commercial use or unauthorized alteration is illegal. Questions? Contact Melodie HERE