Poetry by Melodie Yvonne
Words from a gonzoesque life in an oh so gonzoless world
Tag: love
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Originally published online Sept 7, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here My Bipolar Heart by Melodie Yvonne The cuts on me might be deeper than youRape, murder, poverty’s things you get throughHe tore me apart with a cannibal’s toothI bleed from my heart, and I’m on the…
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Originally published online May 25, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here Your Moonshines by Melodie Yvonne How do I accept this blessingwithout falling completely apart?How do I build myself up,and then turn and break my own heart? How do I follow my starlightwhen that moonshine’s so bright…
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Originally published online May 25, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here Lazy by Melodie Yvonne Lazy my mind won’t stop thinkin’ ‘bout youBesides if it did, what would I do? I’m waitin’ and wishin’ & breathin’ while dreamin’And keepin’ my mind safe from all other demonsI’m lusting and…
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Originally published online May 22, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here Wishing On Your Stars by Melodie Yvonne When I wish upon your starsI’m wishing on those way up far The ones up over yours and my headMe at my home, and you in your bed Is that…
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Originally published online May 22, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here Silent Wishes by Melodie Yvonne This monotony of me on meis not enough to set me free My mind is still so fucking frantic,and I’m still so very heartsick Why can’t I just not be sober‘til this…
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Originally published online April 8, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here A Preemptive Strike by Melodie Yvonne I’m the one that’s walkin’ awayI don’t wanna think of you every dayI don’t wanna picture those words you’ll sayIf the universe suddenly goes my way This time I’m gonna walk…
