Poetry by Melodie Yvonne

Words from a gonzoesque life in an oh so gonzoless world

Tag: Poetry

  • Watch my full live spoken word set below and keep scrolling for the event playlist that includes some phenomenal clips of Paiger as well! Check out the full Methlehem Release Party YouTube Playlist including phenomenal clips of Paiger’s fire set below Grab Methlehem on Amazon: amazon.com/dp/B0G38YWMXF ⚠️ Explicit Content Warning: Methelehem contains depictions of drug…

  • Broken – Methlehem Edition

    Available in the print collection Methlehem — available here Broken by Melodie Yvonne I’m so fucking broken that I can’t even breatheThis constant bullshit pressure has got me on my kneesI only need one person to keep their fucking wordbut a giant bullshit symphony is all I’ve ever heard I’m so fucking broken I can’t…

  • Looks Like You – Methlehem Edition

    This piece can be found in the print collection Methlehem — available here Looks Like You by Melodie Yvonne Looks like you’re having a comfortable ride in that car that I built for twoLooks like you’re having an easy time, though, that seat wasn’t made for you You’ve taken advantage of my little life and…

  • View highlights from Melodie’s live spoken word set below and keep scrolling for the event playlist that includes some phenomenal clips of Paiger! Check out the full Methlehem Release Party YouTube Playlist including phenomenal clips of Paiger’s fire set below Grab Methlehem on Amazon: amazon.com/dp/B0G38YWMXF ⚠️ Explicit Content Warning: Methelehem contains depictions of drug use,…

  • Methlehem Release Party TONIGHT at Indy Type Shop!

    Join me TONIGHT in Methlehem wsg Paiger and an UNCENSORED Poetry Open Mic: December 12, 20256-9PM 6PM Live music from Paiger7PM Methlehem reading and Q&A with Melodie8PM Uncensored Open Mic Indy Type Shop2621 Shelby St.Indianapolis, In More info: facebook.com/events/2252580268583006 Grab Methlehem on Amazon: amazon.com/dp/B0G38YWMXF ⚠️ Explicit Content Warning: Methelehem contains depictions of drug use, violence,…

  • #metoo? – Methlehem Edition

    This piece is in the print collection Methlehem — available here Join Melodie at the Methlehem Release Parties: melodieyvonnerhymes.com/events ⚠️ Explicit Content WarningThis poetry excerpt from Methlehem contains drug usage, graphic sexual language, and adult themes. Intended for mature audiences only. Reader discretion is advised. #metoo? by Melodie Yvonne Pretending I’m in outerspaceSo I don’t…

  • A You Addict – Methlehem Edition

    This piece is in the print collection Methlehem — available here A You Addict by Melodie Yvonne You weave a politician’s tapestry of charm and liesYou see me for the prey I am despite my strong disguiseYou let me wander only just an arm’s length out of reachAnd if I try to run away you…

  • I’d Rather Be Angry

    This piece will be in the upcoming collection Photographic Memories: Nein — available here soon I’d Rather Be Angry by Melodie Yvonne Drinkin’ that tequila that I did that night with youYou was done with me before we drank that bottle throughAnd maybe I ain’t finished ‘cause I’m hopin’ you’ll turn backBut tonight feels kinda…

  • Join Me in Methlehem wsg Paiger at Indy Type Shop Dec 12!

    The moment has finally arrived… the Indy celebration for Methlehem is happening, and I can’t wait to finally get to celebrate this with all of you. Methlehem is gritty. It’s honest. It doesn’t flinch.It’s the torn, beating center of love, heartbreak, addiction, and survival laid out in full. These aren’t just stories, they’re survival epics……

  • Still Stumbling

    Originally published online Dec 14, 2023 & in the collection I Do Heroin On The Train Line So You Don’t Have To: A Hitchhiker’s Guide To My Galaxie Extended Edition — available here Still Stumbling by Melodie Yvonne(“STILL TUMBLING” IS THE SEQUEL TO “STUMBLING UP THE MOUNTAIN“) One time this boy, one of the most…