Poetry by Melodie Yvonne
Words from a gonzoesque life in an oh so gonzoless world
Tag: Methlehem
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Originally published online Aug 10, 2021 & in the collection Photographic Memories: 7even — available here Southport Rd 13 by Melodie Yvonne Sometimes I just wanna sit with my train wreck by the light of my dumpster fireSometimes even though I’m already high I just wannna get higher and higherSometimes when I’ve just got too…
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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 18, 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 Old Town Shuffle by Melodie Yvonne Everything’s real quiet as we sit in the carWe’re a little down the road, but not very farHow…
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Originally published online Feb 18, 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 serious subject matter relating…
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Originally published online Feb 5, 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 Chestnut and 4th by Melodie Yvonne Down deep in this shady motel on the corner of Chestnut and 4thThe walls move 24 hours a…
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Originally published online Nov 24, 2020 & 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 Tri-County Neighborhood by Melodie Yvonne Drive town to town lookin’ for food to calm the drugs down in our stomachsWe take what we get…
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The 2nd piece 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 Just Driving by Melodie Yvonne Not sure where the fuck to go, not sure what to doYou find the hard way freedom’s got a priceI don’t know if…
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Originally published online Feb 2, 2021 & in the collection Photographic Memories: 7even — available here The Honeymoon Is Definitely Over by Melodie Yvonne Sittin’ here waitin’ and wonderin’ what’s nextI’m tryin’ to stay clean, but my life’s still a messI feel like I’m stuck, super glued into placeI look in the mirror and don’t…
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Originally published online Feb 18, 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 I just wanted to pop in and share a brand new reading of “Old Town Shuffle” from my upcoming book, Methlehem, a collection inspired…
