Poetry by Melodie Yvonne
Words from a gonzoesque life in an oh so gonzoless world
Tag: Shannon Hoon
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Originally published online Aug 20, 2019 & in the collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Neuf — available here Vernie’s Garden by Melodie Yvonne“Vernie’s Garden” is inspired by and dedicated to Nel Hoon and Vernie Long ❤ ❤ ❤ A move from Wells to Vernie’s garden’sjust the place to start restartingIt’s the kind of place that…
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Originally published online June 23, 2018 & in the collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Huit — available here 13 by Melodie Yvonne Dedicated to Shannon Hoon ❤ ❤ ❤ Every day you remind me of what you could have beenThe little trinkets you leave us full of love you sendA dollar here a dollar there…
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Originally published online Oct 27, 2017 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Sept — available here Thoughtful Goodnight by Melodie Yvonne Dedicated to Nel Hoon ❤ I’m in a strange town feelin’ lost in my headIt’s one of those days I’d feel better off deadBut still for some reason I fight for…
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Originally published online April 9, 2017 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Sept — available here Keep It Simple, Stupid by Melodie Yvonne Dedicated to Vernie Long ❤ Keep it simple, keep it plainIt all passes even rainDon’t be scared child, don’t be sadDream this life the best you’d have Keep it…
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Originally published online July 27, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here Cleithrophobia by Melodie Yvonne All I can hear in my headAre the words that great Shannon once saidand I can feel all of that fear“Get me outta here” inside my ear. I don’t know what I’m…
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Originally published online July 27, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here Confined in Space by Melodie Yvonne Face is flushing, hard to breatheI’m waitin’, wantin’ to flee and leaveI’ve got these wings to jump and flyBut I’m stuck where I’m at and I don’t know why Feelin’…
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Originally published May 8, 2016 & in the print collection Photographic Memories: The Neverending Sequel — available here Dedicated to Nel Hoon and all the strong mothers out there all over the world For Momma by Melodie Yvonne Momma I write this for you on your day,although you may not feel like reading I just wanna thank…
