Poetry by Melodie Yvonne

Words from a gonzoesque life in an oh so gonzoless world

Tag: Poetry

  • Back to the End

    Originally published online Aug 3, 2018 & in the collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Huit — available here Back to the End by Melodie Yvonne I still see your face in my mindAnd it’s breaking my heart all the timeYour aura’s still burned in my soulAnd it’s breaking my heart more than you know I…

  • Nothing Left

    Originally published online Aug 2, 2018 & in the collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Huit — available here Nothing Left by Melodie Yvonne The petty little things you doOnly get a rise out of youAnd I’m about to walk away‘Cause I just don’t care what you say I’m done and I won’t let you hurt…

  • No, Really, You Can Keep Him

    Originally published online July 28, 2018 & in the collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Huit — available hereThis piece can also be found in the print collection Seed Guzzler: And Other Succubi — available here No, Really, You Can Keep Him by Melodie Yvonne I am not trying to take your husbandI am not trying…

  • I’m Only Human

    Originally published online July 31, 2018 & in the collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Huit — available here I’m Only Human by Melodie Yvonne I know sometimes I make you madAnd maybe days I make you sadBut know that I am super sorryI don’t mean to make you worry I love you with all my…

  • Super Grace

    Originally published online July 29, 2018 & in the collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Huit — available hereThis piece can also be found in the collection psalms 2000:17-24 — available on Amazon here Super Grace by Melodie Yvonne The power of discernmentIs something you can seeIt’s inside everybodyAnd even inside me I see you when…

  • Spinnin’

    Originally published online July 22, 2018 & in the collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Huit — available hereThis piece can also be found in the collection psalms 2000:17-24 — available on Amazon here Spinnin’ by Melodie Yvonne I got the fire of God in my bellyBut the Devil’s mush in my brainAnd all of this…

  • I Just Get Addicted to Things

    Originally published online July 17, 2018 & in the collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Huit — available here I Just Get Addicted to Things by Melodie Yvonne Had so much struggle and strife in my lifeIt’s hard to keep my head above waterAnd even in moments I think I can breatheThere’s another thing dragging me…

  • Maybe

    Originally published online July 15, 2018 & in the collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Huit — available here Maybe by Melodie Yvonne Should I have said you won’t see me again?Should I have told you that this is the end?Should I have wrapped my arms tighter ’round you?Maybe I should’ve but what could I do?…

  • On Fire

    Originally published online July 10, 2018 & in the collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Huit — available here On Fire by Melodie Yvonne I’m tryin’ to learn the difference ‘tween distractionAnd the path you’ve led me onBut sometimes I get lostAnd at what cost? I’m tryin’ to learn the difference ‘tween my hurryAnd selfless worryBut…

  • Your Savior

    Originally published online July 5, 2018 & in the collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Huit — available here Your Savior by Melodie Yvonne Never underestimate my love for youalways know I’ll be there if you’re feeling bluetrust me when I say there’s nothing I won’t doexcept just give my heart away to someone new Believe…