Poetry by Melodie Yvonne

Words from a gonzoesque life in an oh so gonzoless world

Tag: love

  • Excuse me, Sir… Is There a Room Available?

    This piece will be in the upcoming collection Photographic Memories: Nein — available here soon Excuse me, Sir… Is There a Room Available? by Melodie Yvonne Is there a world where you could want me? Somewhere we could be?Is there a life where you could be here wrapped all around me?Is there somehow a little…

  • Still

    This piece will be in the upcoming collection Photographic Memories: Nein — available here soon Still by Melodie Yvonne I still think about you all of the timeYou bounce back and forth in the rooms in my mindAnd I don’t know why or if you’re there to stayBut I’m so sick of cryin’ ‘bout you…

  • Perceptions

    This piece will be in the upcoming collection Photographic Memories: Nein — available here soon Perceptions by Melodie Yvonne I thought you were twitterpated, but you thought I chargedI hoped maybe we’d find love, but your dick was just hardI thought I would get to know you, you said please don’t tellI forgave and let…

  • A You Addict – Methlehem Edition

    This piece is in the print collection Methlehem — available here A You Addict by Melodie Yvonne You weave a politician’s tapestry of charm and liesYou see me for the prey I am despite my strong disguiseYou let me wander only just an arm’s length out of reachAnd if I try to run away you…

  • I’d Rather Be Angry

    This piece will be in the upcoming collection Photographic Memories: Nein — available here soon I’d Rather Be Angry by Melodie Yvonne Drinkin’ that tequila that I did that night with youYou was done with me before we drank that bottle throughAnd maybe I ain’t finished ‘cause I’m hopin’ you’ll turn backBut tonight feels kinda…

  • Still Stumbling

    Originally published online Dec 14, 2023 & in the collection I Do Heroin On The Train Line So You Don’t Have To: A Hitchhiker’s Guide To My Galaxie Extended Edition — available here Still Stumbling by Melodie Yvonne(“STILL TUMBLING” IS THE SEQUEL TO “STUMBLING UP THE MOUNTAIN“) One time this boy, one of the most…

  • Patterns

    This piece is in the print collection Methlehem — available here ⚠️ Explicit Content WarningThis poetry excerpt from Methlehem contains drug usage, graphic sexual language, and adult themes. Intended for mature audiences only. Reader discretion is advised. Patterns by Melodie Yvonne You dragged me right on back down in itWish I had the strength to…

  • Hollow

    This piece will be in the upcoming collection Photographic Memories: Nein — available here soon Hollow by Melodie Yvonne Drag me in the deep end and then tell me that it’s shallowAll your fucking promises are nothin’ more than hollowAnd now I’m thinkin’ those words don’t mean what you think they mean‘Cause “soon” sure don’t…

  • Excuse me, Sir… Is There a Room Available?

    This piece will be in the upcoming collection Photographic Memories: Nein — available here soon Excuse me, Sir… Is There a Room Available? by Melodie Yvonne Is there a world where you could want me? Somewhere we could be?Is there a life where you could be here wrapped all around me?Is there somehow a little…

  • It’s All Good, I’m Fine

    This piece is a part of the print collection Methlehem — available here It’s All Good, I’m Fine by Melodie Yvonne I feel so fucking foolish and you’re so far outta lineYou cut me off just like a whore once you had a good timeI promise I was never tryin’ to be your ValentineBut it’s…