Poetry by Melodie Yvonne
Words from a gonzoesque life in an oh so gonzoless world
Tag: love
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Originally published online Dec 6, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here I’m Not Gonna Ever by Melodie Yvonne Sometimes it’s hate that swallows me wholeIt permeates skin and wraps around bonesand right now it seems like it’s one of those timesPutrid thick anger weaves through my mindLeering…
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Originally published online Dec 5, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here Treading Love by Melodie Yvonne My love for you it plunges down into the briny deepand if I follow it’ll drag me down beneath your reachSo I just sit in shallow water treading ‘til the endtoo…
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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…
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Originally published online Nov 9, 2016 & in the print collection Seed Guzzler: And Other Succubi — available here Seed Guzzler Part Deux: Ode to An Inebriated Enchantress by Melodie Yvonne Gettin’ dressed up for a night on the townMakin real sure boobs hang outta her gownSlatherin’ makeup on big bright doe eyesRemove that concealer…
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Originally published online Nov 5, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here Jeffrey’s Pipe Dream by Melodie Yvonne This is fucking real, and this is fucking happeningThese our lives that matter, and it’s time we stood for somethingUnderpaid to fight the good fight, trying to make a differenceLet…
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Originally published online Oct 23, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here Blue Dream Eyes by Melodie Yvonne Being tethered to you makes my soul want to vomitSooner punch you than text you if I’m to be honestI’m sick of you lookin’ like you got a problemThat’s a…
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Originally published online Oct 16, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here I Don’t Wanna Go by Melodie Yvonne I don’t wanna go inside todayI wanna stay in the sun and playI’m done with all these skeevy peopleUsing me so they will reap well Helping me but only…
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Originally published online Oct 8, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here Meticulous Ridiculous by Melodie Yvonne I know I’m quite ridiculousbut really I’m meticulous‘bout all the little things I do to please you And once upon a little whileI do my most to make you smile‘cause seeing…
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Originally published online Oct 6, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here The Early Bird by Melodie Yvonne I’m perpetually lookingFor someone in lifeWho won’t think it’s too early for me I’m constantly searchingFor someone who thinksIt’s ok for me to be me Maybe not romanceEven just friendshipFrom…
