Poetry by Melodie Yvonne

Words from a gonzoesque life in an oh so gonzoless world

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  • Hollow

    Hollow

    This piece will be in the upcoming collection Photographic Memories: Nein — available here soon Hollow by Melodie Yvonne Drag me in the deep end and then tell me that it’s shallowAll your fucking promises are nothin’ more than hollowAnd now I’m thinkin’ those words don’t mean what you think they mean‘Cause “soon” sure don’t…

  • Excuse me, Sir… Is There a Room Available?

    Excuse me, Sir… Is There a Room Available?

    This piece will be in the upcoming collection Photographic Memories: Nein — available here soon Excuse me, Sir… Is There a Room Available? by Melodie Yvonne Is there a world where you could want me? Somewhere we could be?Is there a life where you could be here wrapped all around me?Is there somehow a little…

  • Edge Trippers

    Edge Trippers

    This piece is in the print collections Sin & Skin and Methlehem — available here ⚠️ Explicit Content WarningThis poetry excerpt from Sin and Skin & Methlehem contains drug usage, graphic sexual language and adult themes. Intended for mature audiences only. Reader discretion is advised. Edge Trippers by Melodie Yvonne He smirks at me and…

  • The Morning After Pill

    The Morning After Pill

    This piece is in the print collection Methlehem — available here The Morning After Pill by Melodie Yvonne I panic but fake calm while he lays stretched out on the benchHe slips away in front of me his eyes close inch by inchYou can rest, but you can’t sleep, you gotta stay awakeNot sure if…

  • Itching

    Itching

    This piece will be in the upcoming collection Photographic Memories: Nein — available here soon Itching by Melodie Yvonne Itching all over thoughts randomly flop to you again tonightRememberin’ back to long ago us dancin’ through the nightGave our girl my ring and names on that ole piece of riceDon’t know now just how I’ll…

  • It’s All Good, I’m Fine

    It’s All Good, I’m Fine

    This piece is a part of the print collection Methlehem — available here It’s All Good, I’m Fine by Melodie Yvonne I feel so fucking foolish and you’re so far outta lineYou cut me off just like a whore once you had a good timeI promise I was never tryin’ to be your ValentineBut it’s…

  • Release Parties Galore: Join Melodie in Methlehem wsg Paiger and an UNCENSORED Poetry Open Mic!

    Release Parties Galore: Join Melodie in Methlehem wsg Paiger and an UNCENSORED Poetry Open Mic!

    It’s finally happening — the Methlehem release parties are here, and I can’t believe I finally get to celebrate this with all of you. Methlehem is raw. It’s real. It’s unflinching.It’s the messy, jagged heart of love, loss, addiction, and survival laid bare… straight from everybody’s favorite hometown. These aren’t easy stories, but they’re honest…

  • Mercy

    Mercy

    Originally published online Aug 24, 2025 & in the print collection Methlehem — available here Mercy by Melodie Yvonne Red tears fell down from your face while I prayed for a saviorBrushed the hair back from your brow and breathed it’s your one favorDon’t know how I found you but I’m hopin’ you’re not lost‘Cause…

  • Won’t You Be Neighborly

    Won’t You Be Neighborly

    Originally published online Oct 12, 2025 & will be in the upcoming collection Photographic Memories: Nein — available here soon Won’t You Be Neighborly by Melodie Yvonne People often say to me, why do you let them do that?How can you just stand there when that YouTube troll calls you fat?How come you don’t speak…

  • You Don’t

    You Don’t

    Originally published online Aug 25, 2025 & in the upcoming print collection Photographic Memories: Nein — available here soon You Don’t by Melodie Yvonne You keep sayin’ it means somethin’, but I know that it don’t‘Cause you just still don’t think of me unless it’s that you won’tAnd I know that I’m stupid clingin’ on…