Poetry by Melodie Yvonne

Words from a gonzoesque life in an oh so gonzoless world

  • It’s a Special Easter Edition of Poem O’Clock!

    Welcome to the special Easter Edition of Poem O’Clock!
    I’m really glad you’re here.

    This week I do a special reading of my favorite poem “L’amore e Legge” from my collection psalms 2000:17-24, and talk about my inspirations behind the piece.

    Grab your copy of the book from this edition, psalms 2000:17-24, on Amazon HERE

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    Poem O’Clock | Ep. 6 | Revisiting My First Collection Poem O'Clock

    It's Poem O’Clock! I'm really glad you're here.Each week, I'll read one to three original poems and talk a little about where they came from.This series moves chronologically through my work, starting from my earliest poems and continuing forward over time. View my full poetry library in the ⁠Photographic Melodie Shop HERE⁠
    1. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 6 | Revisiting My First Collection
    2. Poem O’Clock | Special Easter Edition | Reading from psalms 2000:17-24
    3. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 5 | Sneak Peek of My New Collection
    4. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 4 | Revisiting My First Collection
    5. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 3 | Sneak Peek of My New Collection
  • The Ick

    This piece will be in the upcoming collection Photographic Memories: Nein available here soon

    The Ick by Melodie Yvonne

    Do you believe in love at first sight?
    What about LOATHE at first sight?

    It’s the opposite of the former where you think you adore her
    It’s this tingling of hate that you just can’t abate
    And you just can’t explain, but this bitch gives you pains
    A pain in your heart ‘cause you try to love her
    She’s done nothing wrong, you’re not up above her
    You know in your head that it’s all irrational
    But you can’t quell this feeling of ick that’s so passionate
    The moment she speaks you try to start backin’ up
    The way that she chews is insane, I’m not having it
    Even her sense of smell is so rude
    The way that she walks in and fills up a room
    Her perfume sits on the air like a field of tied down helium balloons that punch you in the face when you try to walk through.

    Yeah, everyone knows people can be addicting
    But not enough people mention that feeling
    That punch in the gut when you’re suddenly inflicted
    with some motherfucker you know’ll be a dickhead
    But you’re way too poor to choose where you work at
    So you just eat your feelings until you are so fat
    that suddenly you are the one people run from
    And then you’re alone, but…

    At least that dumb bitch is gone.

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    All content on this site (music, words, photos, videos) is copyright Melodie Yvonne. Non-profit online sharing is allowed only if content is unaltered and credit is given. Commercial use or unauthorized alteration is prohibited. Questions? Contact Melodie HERE

  • It’s Poem O’Clock!!! My New Poetry Podcast Adventure

    You all I’m excited to announce my new podcast Poem O’Clock streaming NOW on all services!

    Poem O’Clock is a weekly poetry podcast, where I’ll read one to three original poems and shares the stories behind them. As a lifelong poet, I’ve actually got quite a few self-published poetry collections out there, so I’m going to start with the first one and take you on a chronological journey through poetry time, spending a few minutes a week together chatting about some rhymes. I hope that sounds as awesome to you all as it does to me. I look forward to hanging out with you!

    In the first episode I start from my earliest work and move forward through time, exploring the evolution of my voice, experiences, and creative journey one poem at a time.

    New episodes weekly.

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    Poem O’Clock | Ep. 6 | Revisiting My First Collection Poem O'Clock

    It's Poem O’Clock! I'm really glad you're here.Each week, I'll read one to three original poems and talk a little about where they came from.This series moves chronologically through my work, starting from my earliest poems and continuing forward over time. View my full poetry library in the ⁠Photographic Melodie Shop HERE⁠
    1. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 6 | Revisiting My First Collection
    2. Poem O’Clock | Special Easter Edition | Reading from psalms 2000:17-24
    3. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 5 | Sneak Peek of My New Collection
    4. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 4 | Revisiting My First Collection
    5. Poem O’Clock | Ep. 3 | Sneak Peek of My New Collection
  • My Shower Song

    Available in the collection Photographic Memories: Deux Mille Dix-Huit — available here

    My Shower Song by Melodie Yvonne

    Sometimes when I shower I think I’ve got the power
    To sing the notes as loud as one can sing them
    But somehow even solo I get shy when I miss one note
    And I look around to make sure no one hears it

    Yeah I know a few can feel me when I let you see the real me
    ‘Cause integrity begins when no one’s lookin
    But don’t you be scared to fuck up ‘cause ain’t no one here is perfect
    All that matters is you’re lovin’ what you’re doin’

    So make sure to stay on mission never take more than you’re givin’
    And if there’s somethin’ that don’t feel right you best mind it
    Always dance when no one’s watchin’, give a smile ‘cause it don’t cost ya
    And remember life’s mistakes aren’t what define it

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    Read more poetry by Melodie: Photographic Melodie’s Poetry & Spoken Word
    Watch more poetry videos: Melodie’s Poetry & Lyrics YouTube Playlist

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    Copyright notice:
    All content on this site (music, words, photos, videos) is copyright Melodie Yvonne. Non-profit online sharing is allowed only if content is unaltered and credit is given. Commercial use or unauthorized alteration is illegal. Questions? Contact Melodie HERE

  • Bad Date: A Fool Waiting On The Right Block

    Available in the print collection Photographic Memories: 7even Author’s Edition available on Amazon now HERE
    This piece can also be found in the print collection Seed Guzzler: And Other Succubi — available here

    Bad Date: A Fool Waiting On The Right Block by Melodie Yvonne

    You think you’re just as slick as motherfuckin’ Pee-wee Herman
    Goin’ to the movies with his big ole jug of Jergens
    But really what you don’t know is you’re nothin’ but a player
    Chokin’ out your next commander like you’re motherfuckin’ Vadar

    You think you’re extra tasty like a chili cheese burrito
    But you sure ain’t seen spicy ’til you get a load of me though
    You make excuses sayin’ that you need to tend your fire
    But I guess you just ain’t nothing but a motherfuckin’ liar

    You treat me like I’m worthless, but you’ll miss me when it’s over
    You think you got me on a leash, but you’re no Casanova
    I finally see the truth in you and this is what I see
    I don’t deserve none of your shit and you don’t deserve me

    You’re driftin’ through this life all full of pride and unaware
    You’re actin’ like a toddler somehow confident AND scared
    You puff up big & brave, but tell the truth you wouldn’t dare
    What you did was really hurt me like you never even cared

    I’m holier than thou, but you’re so blindly narcissistic
    You throw out your opinions like you’re Weiner sendin’ dick pics
    It’s gettin’ old real fast and I’m not gonna take your shit
    One day soon I will be over you and maybe it’ll stick

    You treat me like I’m worthless, but you’ll miss me when it’s over
    You think you got me on a leash, but you’re no Casanova
    I finally see the truth in you and this is what I see
    I don’t deserve none of your shit and you don’t deserve me

    You act like you’re the greatest of them all, but I’m not useless
    You think you’re smart as Stephen Hawking, but you’re really clueless
    It’s gettin’ old real fast and I’m not gonna take your shit
    One day soon I will be over you and you can suck my clit

    You treat me like I’m worthless, but you’ll miss me when it’s over
    You think you got me on a leash, but you’re no Casanova
    I finally see the truth in you and this is what I see
    I don’t deserve none of your shit and you don’t deserve me

    Yeah, I don’t deserve none of your shit and you don’t deserve me

    ♥♥♥

    Get your copy of select poetry collections by Melodie: Photographic Melodie Book Shop
    Read more poetry by Melodie: Photographic Melodie’s Poetry & Spoken Word
    Watch more poetry videos: Melodie’s Poetry & Lyrics YouTube Playlist

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    Copyright notice:
    All content on this site (music, words, photos, videos) is copyright Melodie Yvonne. Non-profit online sharing is allowed only if content is unaltered and credit is given. Commercial use or unauthorized alteration is prohibited. Questions? Contact Melodie HERE

  • Do You See Me?

    Available in the print collection Photographic Memories: 7even Author’s Edition available on Amazon now HERE

    Do You See Me? by Melodie Yvonne

    Do you see me? ‘Cause I see you
    I don’t know what I’m gonna do
    With all these feelings rushin’ at me
    I just want you to be happy

    But why can’t it just be me?
    Just once why can’t my someone see
    Take one more glance inside my eyes
    And don’t give me no more goodbyes

    Do you see me? ‘Cause I see you
    Those eyes and their electric blue
    I’m lost and drowning in your oceans
    Lost in all your stoic motions

    Lost in all the things you do
    And all the love that makes you you
    Lost in all these frantic notions
    That I just can’t help but hope in

    I just want you to be happy
    In this world that’s pretty crappy
    But I’m lost in all you do
    And all I want’s to be lost in you

    Do you see me? ‘Cause I see you
    I don’t know what I’m gonna do
    With all these feelings rushin’ at me
    I just want you to be happy

    ♥♥♥

    Get your copy of select poetry collections by Melodie: Photographic Melodie Book Shop
    Read more poetry by Melodie: Photographic Melodie’s Poetry & Spoken Word
    Watch more poetry videos: Melodie’s Poetry & Lyrics YouTube Playlist

    ♥♥♥

    Copyright notice:
    All content on this site (music, words, photos, videos) is copyright Melodie Yvonne. Non-profit online sharing is allowed only if content is unaltered and credit is given. Commercial use or unauthorized alteration is prohibited. Questions? Contact Melodie HERE

  • Monotony

    Available in the print collection Photographic Memories: 7even Author’s Edition available on Amazon now HERE

    Monotony by Melodie Yvonne

    Boredom wraps around me like a noose around my neck
    If you could die of boredom it’s the closest I could get
    I’ve lost my job and stuck I am up in this horrid mess
    And I’m thinkin’ when it’s over’s kinda anybody’s guess

    I’m goin’ crazy thinkin’ ‘bout how we’ll all make great pets
    For the money that has bought our soul’s accumulated debts
    And when it might be over’s kinda anybody’s guess
    ‘Cause the world has caught on fire and we’re scared of gettin’ wet

    Boredom tightens up that noose there’s not much 02 left
    My mind just goes in circles and it’s keepin’ me adrift
    I scroll and scroll until my eyes are aching in their pits
    And I’m thinkin’ when it’s over’s kinda anybody’s guess

    This tedium’s a medium for cataclysmic stress
    ‘Cause boredom don’t travel alone it travels with its friends
    Depression, gluttony, and apathy they all descend
    And I’m really not quite sure if any of this has an end

    Boredom wraps around me like a noose around my neck
    If you could die of boredom it’s the closest I could get
    I’ve lost my job and stuck I am up in this horrid mess
    And I’m thinkin’ when it’s over’s kinda anybody’s guess

    I’m goin’ crazy thinkin’ ‘bout how we’ll all make great pets
    For the money that has bought our soul’s accumulated debts
    And when it might be over’s kinda anybody’s guess
    ‘Cause the world has caught on fire and we’re scared of gettin’ wet

    Boredom tightens up that noose there’s not much 02 left
    My mind just goes in circles and it’s keepin’ me adrift
    I scroll and scroll until my eyes are aching in their pits
    And I’m thinkin’ when it’s over’s kinda anybody’s guess

    This tedium’s a medium for cataclysmic stress
    ‘Cause boredom don’t travel alone it travels with its friends
    Depression, gluttony, and apathy they all descend
    And I’m really not quite sure if any of this has an end

    Boredom wraps around me like a noose around my neck
    If you could die of boredom it’s the closest I could get
    I’ve lost my job and stuck I am up in this horrid mess
    And I’m thinkin’ when it’s over’s kinda anybody’s guess

    I’m goin’ crazy thinkin’ ‘bout how we’ll all make great pets
    For the money that has bought our soul’s accumulated debts
    And when it might be over’s kinda anybody’s guess
    ‘Cause the world has caught on fire and we’re scared of gettin’ wet

    Boredom tightens up that noose there’s not much 02 left
    My mind just goes in circles and it’s keepin’ me adrift
    I scroll and scroll until my eyes are aching in their pits
    And I’m thinkin’ when it’s over’s kinda anybody’s guess

    This tedium’s a medium for cataclysmic stress
    ‘Cause boredom don’t travel alone it travels with its friends
    Depression, gluttony, and apathy they all descend
    And I’m really not quite sure if any of this has an end

    Boredom wraps around me like a noose around my neck
    If you could die of boredom it’s the closest I could get
    I’ve lost my job and stuck I am up in this horrid mess
    And I’m thinkin’ when it’s over’s kinda anybody’s guess…

    ♥♥♥

    Get your copy of select poetry collections by Melodie: Photographic Melodie Book Shop
    Read more poetry by Melodie: Photographic Melodie’s Poetry & Spoken Word
    Watch more poetry videos: Melodie’s Poetry & Lyrics YouTube Playlist

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    Copyright notice:
    All content on this site (music, words, photos, videos) is copyright Melodie Yvonne. Non-profit online sharing is allowed only if content is unaltered and credit is given. Commercial use or unauthorized alteration is prohibited. Questions? Contact Melodie HERE

  • The Evil That Will Be

    Available in the print collection Photographic Memories: 7even Author’s Edition available on Amazon now HERE

    The Evil That Will Be by Melodie Yvonne

    Sometimes I just wish I could crawl in and die
    Keep lookin’ around for just one reason why
    But all that I see is another that kills me
    And all of the evil that someday just will be

    All that I see is the faces of horror
    The blood and the sins that surround us like auras
    And pick off our minds each one at a time
    While we all put on masks and pretend that we’re fine

    All that I see is the end drawing nearer
    But not close enough because all of this fear hurts
    All that I want is just someone to get me
    Or maybe just someone that wouldn’t forget me

    Sometimes I just wish I could crawl in and die
    Keep lookin’ around for just one reason why
    But all that I see is another that kills me
    And all of the evil that someday just will be

    This piece can also be found in the collection psalms 2000:17-24 available on Amazon here

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    Get your copy of select poetry collections by Melodie: Photographic Melodie Book Shop
    Read more poetry by Melodie: Photographic Melodie’s Poetry & Spoken Word
    Watch more poetry videos: Melodie’s Poetry & Lyrics YouTube Playlist

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    Copyright notice:
    All content on this site (music, words, photos, videos) is copyright Melodie Yvonne. Non-profit online sharing is allowed only if content is unaltered and credit is given. Commercial use or unauthorized alteration is prohibited. Questions? Contact Melodie HERE

  • Foolish

    Available in the print collection Photographic Memories: 7even Author’s Edition available on Amazon now HERE

    Foolish by Melodie Yvonne

    If there’s anyone else to blame then I blame you
    If it wasn’t all my fault then have some too
    It only took one trusted friend and that was you
    If there’s anyone else to blame then I blame you

    It only took one person to cross that line
    It only took one person to make me blind
    I was lookin’ for somethin’ from you I’d never find
    And you should’ve gave me love not just a hooker’s bribe

    If there’s anyone else to blame then I blame you
    If it wasn’t all my fault then have some too
    It only took one trusted friend and that was you
    If there’s anyone else to blame then I blame you

    I know it’s all my fault, so who am I to say
    That you started all the trouble that has come my way
    But keeping you here in my life each passing day
    Drags me further the down wrong way of a packed freeway

    You drive a 100 mph and just stand still
    You’re the reason people shouldn’t have free will
    All your drama grows and oozes like an oil spill
    And I gotta say I think I’ve finally had my fill

    If there’s anyone else to blame then I blame you
    If it wasn’t all my fault then have some too
    It only took one trusted friend and that was you
    If there’s anyone else to blame then I blame you

    How the hell can you just sit there in disguise
    The evil washes over you before my eyes
    And I don’t know how the hell I’m somehow still surprised
    By your constant never ending list of alibis

    If there’s anyone else to blame then I blame you
    If it wasn’t all my fault then have some too
    It only took one trusted friend and that was you
    And it’s time to say goodbye now ‘cause I think we’re through.

    ♥♥♥

    Get your copy of select poetry collections by Melodie: Photographic Melodie Book Shop
    Read more poetry by Melodie: Photographic Melodie’s Poetry & Spoken Word
    Watch more poetry videos: Melodie’s Poetry & Lyrics YouTube Playlist

    ♥♥♥

    Copyright notice:
    All content on this site (music, words, photos, videos) is copyright Melodie Yvonne. Non-profit online sharing is allowed only if content is unaltered and credit is given. Commercial use or unauthorized alteration is prohibited. Questions? Contact Melodie HERE

  • Waitin’

    Available in the updated print collection Photographic Memories: 7even Author’s Edition available on Amazon now HERE

    Waitin’ by Melodie Yvonne

    I sit and wonder what’s the point
    And then I smoke another joint
    It’s not enough to just exist here
    Wanna live but swallowed by fear

    Wanna fight but I’m so tired
    Don’t wanna go another mile
    So then I just get stuck and sit here
    Waitin’ ’til the future gets clear

    I’m just waitin’ in my room
    Been layin’ here since way passed noon
    With all these thoughts just comin’ at me
    Wish I could just let ’em have me

    Wish I could just let me go
    And give up everything I know
    Wish I could just hit a button
    And see what the fuck’s a-coming

    Wish I could just make you see me
    And then maybe you could free me
    But I can’t so I just sit here
    Waitin’ til my future gets clear

    But it just keeps gettin’ fuzzy
    How can you care? I don’t love me
    All I am’s a lump that sits here
    Barely in and barely out there

    All I am’s a waste of time
    Even if I give you mine
    So now I’m stuck and I just sit here
    Wishin’ I could draw your heart near

    I’m just waitin’ in my room
    Been layin’ here since way passed noon
    With all these thoughts just comin’ at me
    Wish I could just let ’em have me

    I’m just waitin’ for the ending
    ‘Cause I’m just so done pretending
    I just want it to be over
    And I dont want to be sober

    So I just curl up and lay here
    Waitin’ for the coast to be clear
    Waitin’ for that happy ending
    If I could just go back to dreaming

    I’m just waitin’ in my room
    Been layin’ here since way passed noon
    With all these thoughts just comin’ at me
    Wish I could just let ’em have me

    ♥♥♥

    Get your copy of select poetry collections by Melodie: Photographic Melodie Book Shop
    Read more poetry by Melodie: Photographic Melodie’s Poetry & Spoken Word
    Watch more poetry videos: Melodie’s Poetry & Lyrics YouTube Playlist

    ♥♥♥

    Copyright notice:
    All content on this site (music, words, photos, videos) is copyright Melodie Yvonne. Non-profit online sharing is allowed only if content is unaltered and credit is given. Commercial use or unauthorized alteration is prohibited. Questions? Contact Melodie HERE