Poetry by Melodie Yvonne

Words from a gonzoesque life in an oh so gonzoless world

  • Pixelated Nation

    Pixelated Nation

    Originally published online July 24, 2017 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Sept — available here

    Pixelated Nation by Melodie Yvonne

    Over processed miracles and unrequited dreams
    Eat away our innocence so much more than they seem
    Over filtered conversations sensitize our brains
    ‘Til no one says a thing they mean and no one says a thing

    We hide our truth behind these pixelated movie screens
    We make up stories and forget that no one’s what they seem
    We hide our hearts and bury feelings deep down in our souls
    ‘Cause if anyone’s offended now we just don’t wanna know

    Over processed miracles and unrequited dreams
    Eat away our innocence so much more than they seem
    Over filtered conversations sensitize our brains
    ‘Til no one says a thing they mean and no one says a thing

    We’re keeping company with cold computer-aided voices
    We cower down and tuck our tails from actual human noises
    We hide in darkened rooms subject to self-interrogation
    From a faceless database filled with a pixelated nation

    Over processed miracles and unrequited dreams
    Eat away our innocence so much more than they seem
    Over filtered conversations sensitize our brains
    ‘Til no one says a thing they mean and no one says a thing

    We hasten our demise and smile like we’ve done nothing wrong
    We sell our souls to corporations following the throngs
    Then when our world implodes we’re first to point and blame the missing
    We’re just building our own ark to hell and 2 x 4 we’re drifting

    Over processed miracles and unrequited dreams
    Eat away our innocence so much more than they seem
    Over filtered conversations sensitize our brains
    ‘Til no one says a thing they mean and no one says a thing

    Our world of no one says a thing they mean and no one says a thing
    A world of no one says a thing they mean and no one says a thing
    We’re just a world on fire and drowning in an opioid sedation
    And we’re building our own walls here in our pixelated nation

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  • Falling

    Falling

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

    Falling by Melodie Yvonne

    I don’t know if I’ve met you
    But I do know that I love you
    I’m sittin’ up in heaven
    And I’m watchin’ up above you

    I don’t know if I’ve met you
    But I know I got the feeling
    That soon we’re gonna make something
    That has this whole world reeling

    I don’t know if I’ve met you
    But I do know that I’m falling
    Lookin’ all around me for somethin’
    To help this stalling

    I don’t know what to say to you
    Besides that I’m not ready
    I’m still just frightened and I know
    My hearts just still not steady

    I don’t know if I’ve met you
    But I’ve fallen

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  • Spark

    Spark

    Originally published online July 22, 2017 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Sept — available here

    Spark by Melodie Yvonne

    I wanna feel everything all of the time
    I’m taking the world and I’m making it mine
    I wanna feel something on fire just like you
    So I can remember I’ve got that spark too

    I’d rather feel pain than plain cold-hearted apathy
    Rather be crying then feeling numb comfortably
    Rather be manic than barely excited
    And I’m really tired of trying to hide it

    Feeling so lonely’s more than I felt with him
    But feeling your vibes got me all scared inside again
    How am I gonna hide myself from you
    When all that you are is all I want too

    I wanna feel everything all of the time
    I’m taking the world and I’m making it mine
    I wanna feel something on fire just like you
    So I can remember I’ve got that spark too

    I guess it don’t matter to me ‘bout the ending
    Guess it don’t matter to me if you’re smitten
    ‘Cause everything always works out how it’s written
    And I just can’t let myself rot here just sittin’

    I’d rather feel everything all of the time
    Then sit here a’hidin away behind these rhymes
    I’d rather feel longing from wanting to touch you
    Then feel what it’d be if I let go and lost you

    I wanna feel everything all of the time
    I’m taking the world and I’m making it mine
    I wanna feel something on fire just like you
    So I can remember I’ve got that spark too

    I wanna be something on fire just like you
    So please just stay with me ‘til I’m on fire too

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  • Pariah

    Pariah

    Originally published online July 20, 2017 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Sept — available here

    Pariah by Melodie Yvonne

    I’ve got a sickness like I’m a pariah
    I can’t control myself
    Wanna get higher

    I can’t escape from this life how I’ve made it
    But I just can’t give up
    And I’ll never trade it

    Feelin’ so lonely’s the cost of my dreams
    Tryin’ to win love I’ve done terrible things
    But I’ll never give up until I’m a-flyin’
    ‘Cause if I’m not livin’ I’d rather be dyin’

    I’ve got a sickness like I’m a possession
    Tryin’ not to be someone’s
    Crazy obsession

    But now it’s too late I’ve done learned my lessons
    I wanna be me
    I don’t need your suggestions

    Feelin’ so lonely’s the cost of my dreams
    Tryin’ to win love I’ve done terrible things
    But I’ll never give up until I’m a-flyin’
    ‘Cause if I’m not livin’ I’d rather be dyin’

    ‘Cause if I’m not livin’ I’d rather be dyin’

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  • You Don’t

    You Don’t

    This is a new one from my upcoming collection Photographic Memories: Nein — Stay tuned for release dates!!! Shop my current collections on Amazon now HERE

    You Don’t by Melodie Yvonne

    You keep sayin’ it means somethin’, but I know that it don’t
    ‘Cause you just still don’t think of me unless it’s that you won’t
    And I know that I’m stupid clingin’ on to any hope
    ‘Cause a man’ll do it if he wants and I know that you don’t

    I ain’t asked for nothin’ but you keep sayin’ what you won’t give
    It’s just I saw you dyin’ and I was tryin’ to help you live
    But it won’t make you give a damn no matter what I did
    It’s like road rage in a traffic jam, I’m never gonna win

    And now there’s all these words I don’t know how to say out loud
    And I don’t think you’d hear ‘em ‘cause you’re spinnin’ round and round
    I wanna pull you up, but you dig in and pull me down
    ‘Cause you’re kinda sayin’ everything by not makin’ a sound

    You keep sayin’ it means the world but I know that it don’t
    ‘Cause you just still don’t think of me unless it’s that you won’t
    And I know I’m a fool for clingin’ on to any hope
    ‘Cause a man’ll do it if he wants and I know that you don’t

    So what else can I do but sit here in it all again
    I didn’t mean to somersault, love, I just meant to bend
    I say you made a mess of me, but you just made a friend
    But I woulda done it anyway if I’d known how it would end

    So, I just sit here missin’ you while you drift off in space
    I just sit here all alone and prayin’ for some grace
    ‘Cause I sure never wanted to sit here and miss your face
    But those breadcrumbs of your love made me want more than just a taste

    You keep sayin’ it means somethin’, but I know that I don’t
    ‘Cause you just still don’t think of me unless it’s that you won’t
    And I know I’m a fool for clingin’ on to foolish hope
    ‘Cause a man’ll do it if he wants and I know that you don’t

    Yeah a man’ll do it if he wants and I know that you don’t

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  • Lookin’ At Stars, Lookin’ At You

    Lookin’ At Stars, Lookin’ At You

    Originally published online July 16, 2017 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Sept — available here

    Lookin’ At Stars, Lookin’ At You by Melodie Yvonne

    I miss the starlit sky at night
    All blinded by these city lights
    That sky I could just watch for miles
    And dream of days I was a child

    And feel those feelings all again
    Before we lost our innocence
    And feel the way I sometimes do
    When lookin’ through these eyes at you

    Give me now just one more second
    Please don’t leave me here just beggin’
    Let me feel the way I do
    Lookin’ at stars, lookin’ at you

    Is there anybody else
    That feels the way that I have felt
    Just geekin’ on that clear night sky
    Forever’s just a blinking eye

    Just prayin’ to get lost in space
    Like when im lookin’ in your face
    And wishin’ far away the dawn to
    Dream of you a little longer

    Give me now just one more second
    Please don’t leave me here just beggin’
    Let me feel the way I do
    Lookin’ at stars, lookin’ at you

    Give me now just one more second
    Please don’t leave me here just beggin’
    Let me feel the way I do
    Lookin’ at stars, lookin’ at you

    Just let me feel the way I do
    Lookin’ at stars, lookin’ at you

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  • Sing to Me Sweetly

    Sing to Me Sweetly

    Originally published online July 12, 2017 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Sept — available here

    Sing to Me Sweetly by Melodie Yvonne

    I feel you in me, deep in my soul
    When everything else starts to rot
    I feel you in me, deep in my mind and
    Your dreadfull webs got me all caught

    I feel you in me, deep in my heart and
    I might not be missing a thing
    But I feel you in me, deep intertwined
    When those lips part and you start to sing

    Sing to me softly just don’t ever stop
    I know what’s best, but then maybe it’s not
    Keep right on singing those sweet words to me
    ‘Cause your melody’s my only place to be free

    I feel you in me, deep in my soul
    When everything else starts to rot
    I feel you in me, deep in my mind and
    Your dreadfull webs got me all caught

    I feel you in me, deep in my heart and
    I might not be missing a thing
    But I feel you in me, deep intertwined
    When those lips part and you start to sing

    Sing to me softly just don’t ever stop
    I know what’s best, but then maybe it’s not
    Keep right on singing those sweet words to me
    Let your melody carry me home ‘til I’m free

    Yeah just keep right on singing those sweet words to me
    ‘Til we’re finally as one and as one we are free

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  • Don’t Care If You Love Me

    Don’t Care If You Love Me

    Originally published online July 11, 2017 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Sept — available here

    Don’t Care If You Love Me by Melodie Yvonne

    I never say stuff I don’t mean
    But sometimes don’t say what I do
    Especially when starin’ in those big blue eyes
    I don’t say what I’m thinkin’ to you

    My words speak as loud as my deeds
    ‘Cause words I’ll not say lest I do
    My words are my bond and they are what I am
    So believe what I’m saying to you

    Believe when I say that I’m walking away
    Believe me your words are all crumbling
    Your actions speak louder than I’ll ever hear
    And I’m not even sure if you love me

    It’s all just enough for right now
    I feel like I’m payin’ my dues
    But don’t be mistaken ill not be your lady and
    I’m far passed done being used

    My cards are all out on the table
    And now I got nothin’ to lose
    So do you worst with unquenchable thirst
    I’m so numb I can’t feel your abuse

    Believe when I say that I’m walking away
    Believe me your words are all crumbling
    Your actions speak louder than I’ll ever hear
    And I finally know now you don’t love me

    I never say stuff I don’t mean
    But sometimes don’t say what I do
    Especially when starin’ in those big blue eyes
    I don’t say what I’m thinkin’ to you

    I’m scared to be lonely or with you
    I don’t wanna choose one or choose two
    But I just keep starin’ in those big ole blue eyes
    And I just don’t know if we’re through

    Believe when I say I’m not walking away
    Believe me your words are still crumbling
    Your actions speak louder than I’ll ever hear
    But I finally don’t care if you love me

    Oh no I finally don’t care if you love me
    I stay ‘cause I finally don’t care if you love me

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  • Write

    Write

    Originally published online July 8, 2017 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Sept — available here

    Write by Melodie Yvonne

    Dedicated to Vernie Long ❤ ❤ ❤

    “Write” is what’s emblazoned here upon this shy book cover
    “Write” is what is foremost in my thoughts above all other
    “Write” has got me into trouble and has kept me clean
    And it’s “Write” that keeps me sane in here when all the world’s obscene

    Words that flow right off my hand fly faster than no other
    I can’t just let you see right in, these words give me some cover
    So if you’re gonna dive right in then love me like no other
    ‘Cause I spend my time just writin’ and I’m done with endless fodder

    “Write’s” the word that Vernie passed to me through Nel’s kind hand
    So I’m just gonna keep on writing all that you can stand
    Take my words for what they are or take them how you want them
    But remember they’re my children and just let them know you love them

    Words that flow right off my hand fly faster than no other
    I can’t just let you see right in, these words give me some cover
    So if you’re gonna dive right in then love me like no other
    ‘Cause I need a jolt of passion not an unrequited lover

    “Write” is what’s emblazoned here upon this shy book cover
    “Write” is what is foremost in my thoughts above all other
    “Write” has got me into trouble and has kept me clean
    And it’s “Write” that keeps me sane in here when all the world’s obscene
    Oh yes it’s “Write” that keeps me sane in here when all the world’s obscene

    ♥♥♥

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  • Everlasting Vixen

    Everlasting Vixen

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

    Everlasting Vixen by Melodie Yvonne

    How I feel most every day is something that’s not written
    I put these feelings out there but so many more are hidden
    I’m not quite sure just what to do but soon I’m sure I’ll burst
    If I don’t just swallow all this pride and let you quench your thirst

    I need another savior ‘cause I’m just not over you
    I’ve analyzed my problem ‘til it’s eyeballed through and through
    But somehow I can’t ever find the thing that’s gonna fix it
    You’re the bane of my existence and my everlasting vixen

    I’m keepin’ mostly to myself just tryin’ to keep from drownin’
    I’m barely treadin’ water but can hide if I’m not frownin’
    I’m spendin’ mostly all my time just tryin’ to keep me busy
    Just a-tryin’ to keep from wonderin’ if you’re ever gonna miss me

    I need another savior ‘cause I’m just not over you
    I’ve analyzed my problem ‘til it’s eyeballed through and through
    But somehow I can’t ever find the thing that’s gonna fix it
    You’re the bane of my existence and my everlasting vixen

    Oh I need another savior ‘cause I’m just not over you
    I’ve analyzed my problems ‘til they’re eyeballed through and through
    But somehow I can’t ever find the thing that’s gonna fix it
    You’re the bane of my existence and my everlasting vixen

    Oh the bane of my existence and my everlasting vixen

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