Originally published online July 13, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here When You Smile by Melodie Yvonne When I am old and I forget the things that caused me hurtDon’t remind me of the truth that’s plagued me from my birth When I am old and all…

Originally published online July 13, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here Sun Paint Memories by Melodie Yvonne He returns my smile with a steadfast stare I look away, I mustn’t dare Unfaltering is his seeming nature I succumb to godlike stature Tidal waves from brain to tip…

Originally published online June 17, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here Tension Climbs Like Rain by Melodie Yvonne Tension climbs my shoulder bladesespecially when it rains Descending makes me quite insaneand my attention fades My neck is tight and shooting flamesup my spine into my brain Behind…

Originally published online June 13, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here The Cuddle Fish by Melodie Yvonne You never knew how to love us rightor not love us at allYou were always all or nothingnot knowing love is all You were lost and couldn’t find us‘cause we…

Originally published online June 7, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here The Sunshine Buyer by Melodie Yvonne “Don’t be scared,” he says, and I’m notI’m just scared when I’m talkin’ to you“Don’t be scared,” he says, and I’m caughtScared to walk away and stop lookin’ at you…