Poetry by Melodie Yvonne

Words from a gonzoesque life in an oh so gonzoless world

Tag: poems

  • Dreaming in Reverse

    Originally published online Dec 30, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here Dreaming in Reverse by Melodie Yvonne Every time I’m dreaming my dream I’m back on that bus to DetroitWith every tear drop that falls away goes a little bit more of that noiseThe rain turns to…

  • Bean Salad

    Originally published online Dec 28, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here Bean Salad by Melodie Yvonne A hydro strung necklace and vicodin leashmakes him follow me quiet like a good lil leechHe follows his momma, still suckles her teetsHe’s just sweet as puddin’ as long as he…

  • Myself Being Me

    Originally published online Dec 17, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here Myself Being Me by Melodie Yvonne Being myself is myself being meUnfiltered absurdity’s what I set freeI got all these skills and I got what you needBut I’m not just the kind of girl you get…

  • A Beautiful Mess Like Me

    Originally published online Dec 14, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here A Beautiful Mess Like Me by Melodie Yvonne You are a beautiful mess just like meI see in your arms my safe place to be freebut we are two fools that can’t get it togetherwrithing in…

  • Curvy Line

    Originally published online Dec 8, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here Curvy Line by Melodie Yvonne Your silence speaks volumes, much louder than wordsIn fact it’s the loudest noise I’ve ever heardI’m just a curve and I want your line near mebut all you can do is…

  • I’m Not Gonna Ever

    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…

  • Treading Love

    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…

  • Just Like You

    Originally published online Nov 23, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here Just Like You by Melodie Yvonne You gave me your story just like the crow andbehind my eyes it throbs and throws tantrums I wanna still die a bit every day andwaking without you just makes…

  • My Girl Punkin

    Originally published online Nov 19, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here My Girl Punkin by Melodie Yvonne My heart is still aching without your fur faceMy smile is a frown without your fur embrace How will I ever be happy againwithout my girl Punkin she was my…

  • Don’t Say I’m Sorry

    Originally published online Nov 15, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here Don’t Say I’m Sorry by Melodie Yvonne Don’t say I’m sorryJust walk awayI promise I’ll give youat least one more day Don’t say I’m sorryDon’t you turn redYou’re the first time I’ve feltat home in my…