Poetry by Melodie Yvonne
Words from a gonzoesque life in an oh so gonzoless world
Tag: lyrics
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Originally published online June 6, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here Phony Pony by Melodie Yvonne I’m a one trick ponyAt times I’m a phonybut I’m not tryin’ to get in the limelight I’m climbin’ slowlyStayin’ down lowlyand I’m learnin’ from all of this hindsight This love…
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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 May 8, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here Dedicated to Nel Hoon and all the strong mothers out there all over the world For Momma by Melodie Yvonne Momma I write this for you on your day,although you may not feel like reading I just wanna thank…
