Poetry by Melodie Yvonne
Words from a gonzoesque life in an oh so gonzoless world
Tag: poetry reading
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Originally published online Oct 23, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here Blue Dream Eyes by Melodie Yvonne Being tethered to you makes my soul want to vomitSooner punch you than text you if I’m to be honestI’m sick of you lookin’ like you got a problemThat’s a…
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Originally published online Oct 16, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here I Don’t Wanna Go by Melodie Yvonne I don’t wanna go inside todayI wanna stay in the sun and playI’m done with all these skeevy peopleUsing me so they will reap well Helping me but only…
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Originally published online Oct 8, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here Meticulous Ridiculous by Melodie Yvonne I know I’m quite ridiculousbut really I’m meticulous‘bout all the little things I do to please you And once upon a little whileI do my most to make you smile‘cause seeing…
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Originally published online Oct 6, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here The Early Bird by Melodie Yvonne I’m perpetually lookingFor someone in lifeWho won’t think it’s too early for me I’m constantly searchingFor someone who thinksIt’s ok for me to be me Maybe not romanceEven just friendshipFrom…
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In the lead-up to my live performance this Sunday with Premium Blend at the Clear Vibes Concerts, I went live on TikTok and recorded a full poetry reading — over an hour of words, rhythms, and raw energy. If you want a taste of what’s coming (or just want to hang out with my work…
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Originally published online Sept 7, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here My Bipolar Heart by Melodie Yvonne The cuts on me might be deeper than youRape, murder, poverty’s things you get throughHe tore me apart with a cannibal’s toothI bleed from my heart, and I’m on the…
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This Sunday, September 7, I’ll be stepping onto the stage to share my words live.The performance begins at 4PM, woven between the brilliance of Premium Blend as part of the Clear Vibes Concerts ft Premium Blend! It means a lot to bring my poetry into this kind of space — surrounded by music, energy, and…
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Originally published online Sept 3, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here Muse Blues by Melodie Yvonne Please allow me a moment to bend your earMy sick situation will soon be too clearAnd all of these moments I keep to myselfI’d not wish on enemies how I have…
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Originally published online August 21, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here Locked Out by Melodie Yvonne Stupidly gory makes a good storybut might be a little too cornyTryin’ to watch thisAll the way through thisMy mind just keeps fading and wandering This smell is delicious I’m quite…
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Originally published online August 11, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here Crazy I’m Free by Melodie Yvonne Please stop postin’ that photo of meYou’re never here talkin’I don’t wanna seethe way I was lookin’ when you was with meI’m lookin’ quite awfulWhy don’t you see? Please stop…
