Poetry by Melodie Yvonne

Words from a gonzoesque life in an oh so gonzoless world

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  • Take A Breath

    Take A Breath

    Originally published online July 21, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here Take A Breath by Melodie Yvonne Just take a breath and finally say goodbyeLet me go don’t look me in the eyeTell me that you’ll finally set me freeAnd snap this tethered string from you to…

  • My Broke Apocalypse

    My Broke Apocalypse

    Originally published online July 21, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here My Broke Apocalypse by Melodie Yvonne I turn up the musicI’m swimming in youSwimming in youWith devotion so trueUntil I wake upAnd realize againTime has run outYou left in the end Now it’s my brokeApocalypseMy eclipsed…

  • When You Smile

    When You Smile

    Originally published online July 13, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here When You Smile by Melodie Yvonne When I am old and I forget the things that caused me hurtDon’t remind me of the truth that’s plagued me from my birth When I am old and all…

  • Sun Paint Memories

    Sun Paint Memories

    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…

  • Tension Climbs Like Rain

    Tension Climbs Like Rain

    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…

  • The Cuddle Fish

    The Cuddle Fish

    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…

  • The Sunshine Buyer

    The Sunshine Buyer

    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…

  • Phony Pony

    Phony Pony

    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…

  • Your Moonshines

    Your Moonshines

    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…

  • Lazy

    Lazy

    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…