Poetry by Melodie Yvonne
Words from a gonzoesque life in an oh so gonzoless world
Tag: poem
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Originally published Mar 22, 2016 Never Without You by Melodie Yvonne Somedays I’m happy what happenedSome days I just wanna cryI wouldn’t take back what has happened‘Cause everything’s opened my eyesBut now I can’t stop my mind thinkin’Of how I’ll stop thinkin’ of youAnd I’m thinkin’ I’m ‘bout to start drinkin’‘Cause I just don’t wanna feel…
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Originally published Mar 20, 2016 Move, Bitch by Melodie Yvonne Humbly speakingthis stink that is reekingPermeates my soul every day This odious feelingis sending me reelingand wretchedness holds so much sway I need to elude thisvenomous snake kissI’m gonna drop dead where I lay I’m gonna go crazythis shit it will change meIf I can’t…
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Originally published Mar 19, 2016 Takin’ Up Space by Melodie Yvonne Just sittin around takin’ up space on your porch,Sittin around makin it skunk.It could be worse in my head I guess…I’m way worse in my head when I’m drunk. I’m wastin away everdayStill feelin’ so very senselessBut being inside your bright aura I’m weightless,And…
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Originally published Mar 16, 2016 & available in the print collection Seed Guzzler: And Other Succubi — available here Belly by Melodie Yvonne i got an achin’ in my bellyand a rootin’ in my brainthis constant prodding yappingis driving me insane. it’s just small conversationsnothing gettin’ deepand every breath you exhaleis makin’ this room reek. Audio…
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Originally published Jan 9, 2016 Nails by Melodie Yvonne As I pull these crooked nails out of these old tired walls I think about my own foolishness How can I believe with a nature impermanent and fluctuating such as mine that’d I stay in one place for this long that’s I’d stay in one place for this time?…
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Originally published Aug 24, 2015 This Mood for Today by Melodie Yvonne This is what I’m feelin’ likeMovin’ around, but catatonicLustin’ around, and just can’t stop it.Stuck in this houseplayin’ mind tricksInside this home, and feelin’ homesickNeedin’ this sunshinebefore I stop and witherBleedin’ myself dry tryin’ to be a giver. Audio only: ♥♥♥ Get your copy of…
