Poetry by Melodie Yvonne

Words from a gonzoesque life in an oh so gonzoless world

  • Poem O’Clock | Ep. 5 | Sneak Peek of My New Collection

    Poem O’Clock | Ep. 5 | Sneak Peek of My New Collection

    Welcome to Poem O’Clock! I’m really glad you’re here.

    In this Poetry Podcast Series each week, I’ll read 1 to 3 original poems and talk a little about where they come from, exploring the evolution of voice, experiences, and creative journey one poem at a time. We’ll move chronologically through my work, starting from my earliest poems and continuing forward through the ages.

    Watch the latest episode of Poem O’Clock on YouTube below

    This week’s Poetry Reading:
    01:54 The Ceiling
    05:14 Huffing Fumes
    08:27 The Morning After Pill

    Grab your copy of the collection from this edition, Oxies and Roxies and Suboxies! Oh my!: A Tornado of Love, Lust, Addiction, and Loss on Amazon HERE
    View my full poetry library in the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Photographic Melodie Shop HERE⁠⁠⁠
    View more collections by Melodie on ⁠Amazon HERE

    Watch/Listen to all episodes of Poem O’Clock now on Spotify below and all other streaming services:

    Poem O’Clock | Ep. 29 | Revisiting My Third Collection – Poem O'Clock

    1. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 29 | Revisiting My Third Collection
    2. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 28 | Revisiting My Third Collection
    3. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 27 | Revisiting My Third Collection
    4. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 26 | Revisiting My Third Collection
    5. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 25 | Revisiting My Second Collection
    6. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 24 | Revisiting My Second Collection
    7. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 23 | Revisiting My Second Collection

    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 prohibited. Questions? Contact Melodie HERE

  • Poem O’Clock | Ep. 4 | Revisiting My First Collection

    Poem O’Clock | Ep. 4 | Revisiting My First Collection

    Welcome to Poem O’Clock! I’m really glad you’re here.

    In this Poetry Podcast Series each week, I’ll read 1 to 3 original poems and talk a little about where they come from, exploring the evolution of voice, experiences, and creative journey one poem at a time. We’ll move chronologically through my work, starting from my earliest poems and continuing forward through the ages.

    Watch the latest episode of Poem O’Clock on YouTube below

    This week’s Poetry Reading:
    01:17 Do You Love
    04:50 Dreams
    06:48 Did You?

    Grab your copy of the collection from this edition, Photographic Memories: In The Beginning, on Lulu HERE
    View my full poetry library in the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Photographic Melodie Shop HERE⁠⁠⁠
    View select collections by Melodie on ⁠Amazon HERE

    Watch/Listen to all episodes of Poem O’Clock now on Spotify below and all other streaming services:

    Poem O’Clock | Ep. 29 | Revisiting My Third Collection – Poem O'Clock

    1. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 29 | Revisiting My Third Collection
    2. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 28 | Revisiting My Third Collection
    3. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 27 | Revisiting My Third Collection
    4. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 26 | Revisiting My Third Collection
    5. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 25 | Revisiting My Second Collection
    6. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 24 | Revisiting My Second Collection
    7. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 23 | Revisiting My Second Collection

    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 prohibited. Questions? Contact Melodie HERE

  • Poem O’Clock | Ep. 3 | Sneak Peek of My New Collection

    Poem O’Clock | Ep. 3 | Sneak Peek of My New Collection

    Welcome to Poem O’Clock! I’m really glad you’re here.

    In this Poetry Podcast Series each week, I’ll read 1 to 3 original poems and talk a little about where they come from, exploring the evolution of voice, experiences, and creative journey one poem at a time. We’ll move chronologically through my work, starting from my earliest poems and continuing forward through the ages.

    Watch the latest episode of Poem O’Clock on YouTube below

    This week’s Poetry Reading:
    02:55 Run Away Home
    06:50 Just Driving
    09:19 Tri-County Neighborhood

    Grab your copy of the collection from this edition, Oxies and Roxies and Suboxies! Oh my!: A Tornado of Love, Lust, Addiction, and Loss on Amazon HERE
    View my full poetry library in the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Photographic Melodie Shop HERE⁠⁠⁠
    View more collections by Melodie on ⁠Amazon HERE

    Watch/Listen to all episodes of Poem O’Clock now on Spotify below and all other streaming services:

    Poem O’Clock | Ep. 29 | Revisiting My Third Collection – Poem O'Clock

    1. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 29 | Revisiting My Third Collection
    2. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 28 | Revisiting My Third Collection
    3. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 27 | Revisiting My Third Collection
    4. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 26 | Revisiting My Third Collection
    5. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 25 | Revisiting My Second Collection
    6. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 24 | Revisiting My Second Collection
    7. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 23 | Revisiting My Second Collection

    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 prohibited. Questions? Contact Melodie HERE

  • Poem O’Clock | Ep. 2 | Revisiting My First Collection

    Poem O’Clock | Ep. 2 | Revisiting My First Collection

    Welcome to Poem O’Clock! I’m really glad you’re here.

    In this Poetry Podcast Series each week, I’ll read 1 to 3 original poems and talk a little about where they come from, exploring the evolution of voice, experiences, and creative journey one poem at a time. We’ll move chronologically through my work, starting from my earliest poems and continuing forward through the ages.

    Watch the latest episode of Poem O’Clock on YouTube below

    This week’s Poetry Reading:
    01:36 Broken Heart
    03:53 For Me
    06:06 Darkness

    Grab your copy of the collection from this edition, Photographic Memories: In The Beginning, on Lulu HERE
    View my full poetry library in the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Photographic Melodie Shop HERE⁠⁠⁠
    View select collections by Melodie on ⁠Amazon HERE

    Watch/Listen to all episodes of Poem O’Clock now on Spotify below and all other streaming services:

    Poem O’Clock | Ep. 29 | Revisiting My Third Collection – Poem O'Clock

    1. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 29 | Revisiting My Third Collection
    2. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 28 | Revisiting My Third Collection
    3. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 27 | Revisiting My Third Collection
    4. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 26 | Revisiting My Third Collection
    5. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 25 | Revisiting My Second Collection
    6. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 24 | Revisiting My Second Collection
    7. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 23 | Revisiting My Second Collection

    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 prohibited. Questions? Contact Melodie HERE

  • Poem O’Clock | Ep. 1 | Revisiting My First Collection

    Poem O’Clock | Ep. 1 | Revisiting My First Collection

    Welcome to Poem O’Clock! I’m really glad you’re here.

    In this Poetry Podcast Series each week, I’ll read 1 to 3 original poems and talk a little about where they come from, exploring the evolution of voice, experiences, and creative journey one poem at a time. We’ll move chronologically through my work, starting from my earliest poems and continuing forward through the ages.

    Watch the latest episode of Poem O’Clock on YouTube below

    This week’s Poetry Reading:
    01:24 For Christina
    03:11 Alone
    04:27 In My Heart

    Grab your copy of the collection from this edition, Photographic Memories: In The Beginning, on Lulu HERE
    View my full poetry library in the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Photographic Melodie Shop HERE⁠⁠⁠
    View select collections by Melodie on ⁠Amazon HERE

    Watch/Listen to all episodes of Poem O’Clock now on all streaming services:

    Poem O’Clock | Ep. 29 | Revisiting My Third Collection – Poem O'Clock

    It's Poem O’Clock! I'm really glad you're here.In this Poetry Podcast Series each week, I'll read 1 to 3 original poems and talk a little about where they come from, exploring the evolution of voice, experiences, and creative journey one poem at a time. We'll move chronologically through my work, starting from my earliest poems and continuing forward through the ages.This week's Poetry Reading:00:36 Ode to a Freezing Valentine's Day02:22 Seed Guzzler04:42 A Preemptive StrikeGrab your copy of the collection from this edition, Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel, on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon HERE⁠⁠View my full poetry library in the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Photographic Melodie Shop HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠View select collections by Melodie on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon HERE⁠
    1. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 29 | Revisiting My Third Collection
    2. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 28 | Revisiting My Third Collection
    3. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 27 | Revisiting My Third Collection
    4. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 26 | Revisiting My Third Collection
    5. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 25 | Revisiting My Second Collection
  • Frivolous Things

    Frivolous Things

    The piece is included in the collection Oxies and Roxies and Suboxies! Oh my!: A Tornado of Love, Lust, Addiction, and Loss available now on Amazon HERE

    Frivolous Things by Melodie Yvonne

    I’m so fucking tired, but I can’t fucking sleep
    These memories of you play and play on repeat
    I can’t seem to get you the fuck out my head
    And I’d give my last breath just to see you again

    The nightmare you left plays awake in my mind
    An ocean of sadness swallows time like the tide
    I’m gasping for air, but can’t leave you behind
    Drowning over and over, but still can’t fucking die

    Tell me you love me and it’s just a dream
    Scream, “That’s my jam!” & let me hear you sing
    Give back the time that I wasted in vain
    feelin’ sorry for me & my frivolous things

    How could you do this, but then how could I?
    You were such magic I thought you could fly
    No one deserved you and neither did I
    But can’t we just go back ‘stead of saying goodbye?

    Tell me you love me and it’s just a dream
    Scream, “That’s my jam!” & let me hear you sing
    Give back the time that I wasted in vain
    feelin’ sorry for me & my frivolous things

    Lord, please give back the time that I wasted in vain
    feelin’ sorry for me & my frivolous things

    ♥♥♥

    Get your copy of select poetry collections by Melodie: Photographic Melodie Shop
    Read more work by Melodie on Photographic Melodie: Photographic Melodie’s Poetry & Spoken Word
    Watch more poetry videos: Melodie’s Poetry & Lyrics YouTube Playlist
    Shop Melodie’s books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Melodie-Yvonne/author/B0CW274JG9

    ♥♥♥

    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 prohibited. Questions? Contact Melodie HERE

  • The Sunshine Buyer

    The Sunshine Buyer

    The piece is included in the collection Oxies and Roxies and Suboxies! Oh my!: A Tornado of Love, Lust, Addiction, and Loss available now on Amazon HERE

    The Sunshine Buyer by Melodie Yvonne

    “Don’t be scared,” he says, and I’m not
    I’m just scared when I’m talkin’ to you
    “Don’t be scared,” he says, and I’m caught
    Scared to walk away and stop lookin’ at you

    ‘Cause that’s it and that’s all that I got
    Just this feeling I get when I’m lookin’ at you,
    and I wonder how good it’s not
    so I can forget these sweet things that you do

    Now my heart’s out and starting to rot
    The right place at the right time’s so few,
    I’m just tryin’ to make my brain stop
    dissecting the labyrinth encompassing you

    ‘Cause that’s it and that’s all that I got
    Just this feeling I get when I’m lookin’ at you,
    and I wonder how good it’s not
    so I can forget these sweet things that you do

    Bought talent goes straight to the top
    I see my attraction for you,
    but I wanna believe that it’s not
    ‘cause I’m a real girl gettin’ swallowed by you

    But that’s it and that’s all that I got
    Just this crazy electric jolt comin’ from you,
    and I’m wondering what is the cost?
    How can I forget these sweet things that you do?

    I guess part of me wants to stay lost
    It’s safer just being collected by you
    Stop thinking, let you call the shots,
    and sleep walk through your woven dreams without you

    ‘Cause that’s it and that’s all that I got
    Just this feeling I’ve lost and I’m swallowed by you,
    and I found out how good it’s not
    Numb now I don’t need to forget about you

    ♥♥♥

    Get your copy of select poetry collections by Melodie: Photographic Melodie Shop
    Read more work by Melodie on Photographic Melodie: Photographic Melodie’s Poetry & Spoken Word
    Watch more poetry videos: Melodie’s Poetry & Lyrics YouTube Playlist
    Shop Melodie’s books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Melodie-Yvonne/author/B0CW274JG9

    ♥♥♥

    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 prohibited. Questions? Contact Melodie HERE

  • Still Stumbling

    Still Stumbling

    The piece is included in the collection Oxies and Roxies and Suboxies! Oh my!: A Tornado of Love, Lust, Addiction, and Loss available now on Amazon HERE

    Still Stumbling by Melodie Yvonne
    (“STILL TUMBLING” IS THE SEQUEL TO “STUMBLING UP THE MOUNTAIN“)

    One time this boy… one of the most beautiful boys I’ve ever met… told me ”Stumbling Up The Mountain” was one of his favorite pieces yet.

    I thought it was my weakest because it showed my weakness,
    but it was a weakness I secretly wanted him to see.

    Later he asked when I’d wrote it with a slight hint of something maybe foreboding?
    I don’t know and I wonder if I should’ve told him the unasked answers…
    that yes everything can be summed up to 42,
    and that yes he was the best thing I ever knew, and a resounding

    “YES! I’m so in love with you!”

    but, I had already tried to tell him once before this, and, well…
    He didn’t get the text.

    I thought that meant he wasn’t supposed to know,
    but… maybe… it just meant that love words were meant to be written and not cold?
    And maybe… it just meant that technologies growing young while I’m growing old,
    but no matter what I’m told now I know it was Tom Robbins that was the one that was right all along…

    “There is only one serious question. And that is: Who knows how to make love stay?”

    I just wish I had found the answer before it was too late.

    ♥♥♥

    Get your copy of select poetry collections by Melodie: Photographic Melodie Book Shop
    Read more poetry by Melodie: Photographic Melodie’s Poetry & Spoken Word
    Watch more poetry videos: Melodie’s Poetry & Lyrics YouTube Playlist

    ♥♥♥

    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 prohibited. Questions? Contact Melodie HERE

  • It’s Oxies and Roxies and Suboxies! Oh my!: A Tornado of Love, Lust, Addiction, and Loss!

    It’s Oxies and Roxies and Suboxies! Oh my!: A Tornado of Love, Lust, Addiction, and Loss!

    I’m proud to present my new memoir in verse, Oxies and Roxies and Suboxies! Oh My!: A Tornado of Love, Lust, Addiction, and Loss, for National Poetry Month! Oxies and Roxies and Suboxies! Oh My! is a gritty hybrid collection of Southern Gothic short stories, narrative poems, and vignettes inspired by my life in Southern Indiana.

    Synopsis: A teenage girl runs away to escape a home filled with cruelty and betrayal, only to marry into a world of drugs and chaos even more violent. Her plunge into bedlam and fight to survive are a truthful look at navigating a rollercoaster of emotional morality through the drug-entrenched heart of the Conservative Midwest at the turn of the century.

    From font to illustration to complete book design, I designed this project with all my heart. I hope you feel the soul I pored into these pages. Oxies and Roxies and Suboxies! Oh my!: A Tornado of Love, Lust, Addiction, and Loss is now available on Amazon and other major platforms… grab your copy and live every word with me.

    Shop all my books on Amazon HERE

  • Just Driving

    Just Driving

    The piece is included in the collection Oxies and Roxies and Suboxies! Oh my!: A Tornado of Love, Lust, Addiction, and Loss available now on Amazon HERE

    Just Driving by Melodie Yvonne

    Not sure where the fuck to go, not sure what to do
    You find the hard way freedom’s got a price
    I don’t know if I’ll ever find a place to call my own
    Just hopin’ for somewhere to call tonight

    Everything I fucking own is ridin’ in the back
    Ain’t got no time to stop and rest my head
    It’s gettin’ really cold and dark way out in BFE
    If you stop in the wrong spot you’ll end up dead

    Not sure where the fuck I’ll sleep, not sure where I’ll live
    Not sure if I wanna live this way
    Right now I just got a think of what the fuck to do, though
    So I can keep my ass alive today

    ♥♥♥

    The piece is included in the collection Oxies and Roxies and Suboxies! Oh my!: A Tornado of Love, Lust, Addiction, and Loss available on Amazon HERE
    Get your copy of other select poetry collections by Melodie: Photographic Melodie Book Shop
    Read more poetry by Melodie: Photographic Melodie’s Poetry & Spoken Word
    Watch more poetry videos: Melodie’s Poetry & Lyrics YouTube Playlist

    ♥♥♥

    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 prohibited. Questions? Contact Melodie HERE