Poetry by Melodie Yvonne
Words from a gonzoesque life in an oh so gonzoless world
Tag: creative writing
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The moment has finally arrived… the Indy celebration for Methlehem is happening, and I can’t wait to finally get to celebrate this with all of you. Methlehem is gritty. It’s honest. It doesn’t flinch.It’s the torn, beating center of love, heartbreak, addiction, and survival laid out in full. These aren’t just stories, they’re survival epics……
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It’s finally happening — the Methlehem release parties are here, and I can’t believe I finally get to celebrate this with all of you. Methlehem is raw. It’s real. It’s unflinching.It’s the messy, jagged heart of love, loss, addiction, and survival laid bare… straight from everybody’s favorite hometown. These aren’t easy stories, but they’re honest…
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It’s finally here. It’s release day!!! Methlehem is LIVE on Amazon now, and I can’t believe I finally get to say that out loud. Methlehem is raw. It’s real. It’s unflinching.It’s the messy, jagged heart of love, loss, addiction, and survival laid bare… straight from everybody’s favorite hometown. These aren’t easy stories, but they are…
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It’s finally here. Signed preorders for Methlehem are live, and this time, everything’s running smoothly — no glitches, no stress 😅. Every copy will be personally signed before it ships, so you’ll get a piece of the story straight from me. Preorders close Friday, Nov 14 at 11:59 PM (Indiana time). Check the product details…
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Originally published online Feb 12, 2021 & in the collection I Do Heroin On The Train Line So You Don’t Have To: A Hitchhiker’s Guide To My Galaxie — available here ⚠️ Explicit Content WarningThis poetry excerpt from I Do Heroin On The Train Line So You Don’t Have To contains material relating to drugs…
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Originally written Oct 5, 1993 & published on Photographic Melodie — view here Outside the Walls by Melodie Yvonne(Originally written for Creative Writing at JCHS in October 1993) As I walk out my door, I feel the same as any other time. I know that when I leave the security of my home I must,…
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Originally published online Nov 19, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here My Girl Punkin by Melodie Yvonne My heart is still aching without your fur faceMy smile is a frown without your fur embrace How will I ever be happy againwithout my girl Punkin she was my…
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Originally published online Nov 15, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here Don’t Say I’m Sorry by Melodie Yvonne Don’t say I’m sorryJust walk awayI promise I’ll give youat least one more day Don’t say I’m sorryDon’t you turn redYou’re the first time I’ve feltat home in my…
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Originally published online Nov 13, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here Pall Mall 100s In An Orange Box by Melodie Yvonne Pall mall 100s in an orange boxCarryin’ hiedi ‘cause she’s feelin lostSaddlin’ me like I’m a muleShe rides me like I’m a fool Vodka leers and…
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Originally published online Nov 10, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here I See by Melodie Yvonne I see the film grain that makes up the worldAnd the little things makin’ up youI see the struggles in everyone’s lifeAnd I see all your fears become truths I see…
