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Stuck in Forward by Melodie Yvonne Sometimes things break Sometimes I break I’m just as fragile as people Sometimes I […]
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Stuck in Forward by Melodie Yvonne Sometimes things break Sometimes I break I’m just as fragile as people Sometimes I […]
Just His Toy by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I’m walkin’ around in a body of flesh so of course I’ll be […]
Photos and videos originally shot for the IndyStar ORANJE Former historic Coca Cola Bottling Plant on Mass Ave – future […]
A Thousand Real Goodbyes by Melodie Yvonne Ramey No one else can stay here There’ll be no more friends I […]
Photos and videos originally shot for the IndyStar City of Carmel Oktoberfest 2018 Carmel City Center Carmel, Indiana September 21, […]
The End of Michigan by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Time moves too fast, too fast in this state Time moves so […]
Indianapolis Poetry Slam hosted by Dante Fratturo featuring Joseph Harris Irving Theater Indianapolis, Indiana September 20, 2018 Photos by Melodie Yvonne […]
Know What It’s Like by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Do you know what it’s like to have a gun to your […]
Photos and videos originally shot for the IndyStar Fountain Square Art Fair 2018 Indianapolis, Indiana September 15, 2018 Photos by […]
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark by Lynn Nottage Directed by Guest Director Ameenah Kaplan Carole and Gordon Mallett Theatre […]
Human Just Like Me by Melodie Yvonne Ramey It breaks my heart still every day to know that I won’t […]
Iconoclast Poetry Open Mic Night hosted by Devon Ginn Irving Theater Indianapolis, Indiana September 13, 2018 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey […]
Written with love for Iconoclast Open Mic Poetry at the Irving Theater <3 <3 <3 A huge thanks to Devon […]
My Shower Song by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Sometimes when I shower I think I’ve got the power To sing the […]
Goodbye to Denial by Melodie Yvonne The time I found your gear was like a bullet to my gut I […]
Iconoclast Poetry Open Mic Night hosted by Devon Ginn Irving Theater Indianapolis, Indiana September 6, 2018 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey […]
Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey FRANKLIN, IN (September 4, 2018) – Ariane Cyusa is 27 years old, and […]
Atomic by Melodie Yvonne Ramey You made me Cinderella But you forgot my shoe You left me way past midnight […]
Iconoclast Poetry Open Mic Night hosted by Devon Ginn Irving Theater Indianapolis, Indiana August 30, 2018 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey […]
Eternal Love by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I love you with every ounce of me I love you because you set […]
Photos and videos originally shot for the IndyStar HorrorHound Weekend 2018 JW Marriott Indy Indianapolis, Indiana August 25, 2018 Photos […]
Photos and videos originally shot for the IndyStar WTTS presents Houndmouth w/ Mt. Joy and Liz Cooper & The Stampede Nickel Plate […]
Stuck Like Glue by Melodie Yvonne Ramey My love for you is like the glue That holds the tides tight […]
Photos and videos originally shot for the IndyStar Robby Krieger and Company w/Brandon Whyde and Friends Chevrolet Free Stage Indiana […]
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (August 16, 2018) – Indianapolis Poetry Slam hosted by Dante Fratturo invigorated Irvington at the Irving Theater in […]
Iconoclast Poetry Open Mic Night hosted by Devon Ginn Irving Theater Indianapolis, Indiana August 9, 2018 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey […]
DIMND’s New “Spin the Moon” Cosmically Captivating Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (August 11, 2018) […]
Seed Guzzler Part Mine: I Gave Eight and Owe Me One by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Neglect for seeing others ways […]
Seed Guzzler Part Ate is Enough by Melodie Yvonne Ramey You’ve got a list of your fake friends That scrolls […]
Photos and videos originally shot for the IndyStar Rick Springfield Chevrolet Free Stage Opening Day of the Indiana State Fair […]
Previously Ate by Melodie Yvonne Ramey You’ve made me feel much less than worthless For all I did you’ve made […]
Hope Insomniac by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I’ve never been so much in love that didn’t love me back My heart […]
Back to the End by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I still see your face in my mind And it’s breaking my […]
Photos and videos originally shot for the IndyStar 23rd Annual Indiana Microbrewers Festival Military Park Indianapolis, Indiana July 28, 2018 […]
Nothing Left by Melodie Yvonne Ramey The petty little things you do Only get a rise out of you And […]
I’m Only Human by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I know sometimes I make you mad And maybe days I make you […]
Super Grace by Melodie Yvonne Ramey The power of discernment Is something you can see It’s inside everybody And even […]
No, Really, You Can Keep Him by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I am not trying to take your husband I am […]
Spinnin’ by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I got the fire of God in my belly But the Devil’s mush in my […]
I Just Get Addicted to Things by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Had so much struggle and strife in my life It’s […]
Maybe by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Should I have said you won’t see me again? Should I have told you that […]
On Fire by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I’m tryin’ to learn the difference ‘tween distraction And the path you’ve led me […]
Taste Life by Melodie Yvonne Ramey She don’t need just a record deal She needs to get the hell outta […]
A Melodie’s Prayer by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Father please calm me and give me my tongue Give me the words […]
Your Savior by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Never underestimate my love for you always know I’ll be there if you’re feeling […]
Article & Photos by Melodie Yvonne LAFAYETTE, IN (June 19, 2018) –Â Taylor Raphel recently had a big decision to make […]
Yours Everlong by Melodie Yvonne Ramey How do I tell you that you’re going to lose me When you’re the […]
Oh Nope It’s Gone by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Why should I be sad that, oh nope it’s gone Because it […]
My Weird Eyes by Melodie Yvonne Ramey The brightness it frightens me most everyday ‘Cause my weird eyes they work […]
13 written by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Dedicated to Shannon Hoon <3 <3 <3 Every day you remind me of what […]
Hurry by Melodie Yvonne Ramey My life is marked with hurry and it’s causin’ me much trouble My idle hands […]
All for You by Melodie Yvonne Ramey We were taught here from a young age How the Lord wants us […]
Boomerang by Melodie Yvonne Ramey You’re a dirty coyote that needs kept on a leash All of that power needs […]
Kin by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I see through you and the things you do I see your evil brimming I […]
Sonny Boy Thorn Still Simmering Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 9, 2018) –Â As I sit […]
Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne LAFAYETTE, IN (May, 18 2018) – Taylor Raphel is AWESOME. She knows what she […]
Mongoose by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I see you washed in evil I see you bathed in blood You spilled it […]
Groovin Soles Inspires Digby’s Groovin Souls Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, IN (May, 18 2018) – Digby’s […]
Sorry, Not Sorry by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Sometimes I’m sorry is just for yourself Sometimes I’m sorry don’t help no […]
Hurt So Bad by Melodie Yvonne I see your heart but you don’t see mine And mine is aching all […]
Melodie Yvonne Ramey Live @ Last Sunday Poetry Reading with Writers Guild at Bloomington BLOOMINGTON, IN (April 29, 2018) – The […]
How Do I Go by Melodie Yvonne Ramey How do you stop feeling bad unless you stop feeling at all How […]
One Pizza to Rule them All Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey COLUMBUS, IN (April 29, 2018) – Some […]
Studio 37 Ready to Ride Life’s Sound Waves Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, IN (April 14, 2018) […]
Clybourne Park by Bruce Norris Directed by Amy Lynn Budd Nancy T. Hansen Theatre in the Yue-Kong Pao Hall […]
Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne I recently became faced with a challenge. It was not the kind of challenge […]
Someone Here to Call You Mine by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I know that I’m supposed to be an instrument And […]
No Worries, Baby by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Sometimes it’s hard to keep a smile in your eye When you’re walking […]
Walls by Melodie Yvonne Ramey If you’re only gonna be here for three months then why be here at all? […]
Demons in Human Clothes by Melodie Yvonne Ramey (This piece was written simultaneously and belongs with Angels in Human Clothes) […]
Angels in Human Clothes by Melodie Yvonne Ramey (This piece was written simultaneously and belongs with Demons in Human Clothes) […]
Your Next Mistake by Melodie Yvonne My heart’s on fire and so is yours I can’t step through these open […]
Killing Raven by Melodie Yvonne If you’d have come straight home from work I wouldn’t think you’re such a jerk […]
Shimmy Shake and Walk Away Now by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Watch me walk away now And watch me shimmy shake […]
The Beaux’ Stratagem by George Farquhar Adapted by Thornton Wilder and Ken Ludwig Directed by Richard Sullivan Lee Nancy […]
You & Me by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I’m tasting blue Fla•Vor•Ice And I taste summer These little delusions Make it […]
Confusion in Repeat by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I don’t know how I feel anymore About this world we live in […]
Something to Tell You by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Now I’ve got something to tell you I just can’t explain This […]
Seed Guzzler Part Six Feet Under the Bridge: The Trip Trapping Troll by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Your words fall not […]
Cold Concrete Home by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Sittin’ here listenin’ to industrial crickets Folks walkin’ ‘round like they’re lost on […]
Lost Human Race by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I’m lost in a soup of confusion and sadness that melts away my […]
How Am I Gonna Forget ‘Bout You by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Bent and broken, ripped and torn I forgot what […]
Awake by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I’m not sure if I’ll sleep again It’s still so hard to be your friend […]
Safe From The Rain by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I am nothing but this wicked thing that tries to slink to […]
Floatingly Flowingly by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I float I float in a bubble I float in a bubble in between […]
#metoo? by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Pretending I’m in outerspace So I don’t have to see your face Those leering eyes […]
Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey JOHNSON COUNTY, IN (December 8, 2017) – I’ve been very blessed with having […]
My Love for You by Melodie Yvonne Ramey My love for you is like a river running deep and true […]
Where Were You by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Where are you to see me through To set my soul on fire […]
Burnin’ All My Bridges by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I never meant to lose you while I was tryin’ to find […]
I Love the Way He Loves Me by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I love the way He loves me though He […]
Where am I gonna go? by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Where does it all come from? Where does it all go? […]
Photos and videos originally shot for the IndyStar Tonic Ball 16 presented by Eskenazi Health A benefit for Second Helpings […]
I Wish You by Melodie Yvonne Ramey What I wish I truly do Is just to be alone with you […]
Like Kings by Melodie Yvonne Ramey What happens when you find out that you finally stand for somethin’ After all […]
Money Does by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Money is as money does Money trumps the toughest drug And if you fail […]
The Sins of Sor Juana by Karen Zacarias Directed by Kristine Holtvedt Carole and Gordon Mallett Theatre in Yue-Kong Pao […]
Goin’ Crazy by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Are you out there, are you far? Why’s it gotta be so hard? Can’t […]
Thoughtful Goodnight by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I’m in a strange town feelin’ lost in my head It’s one of those […]
All My Fault by Melodie Yvonne Ramey All you are is all my fault You’re just an endless pit […]
Joon Wolfsberg’s 1220 Wells Street Is Now Where My Ears Live Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey ERFURT, GERMANY – […]
Photos originally shot for the IndyStar Fountain Square Music Festival 2017 Fountain Square Indianapolis, Indiana October 7, 2017 Photos by […]
Soul Beacon by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Finally you’re done hurting these people, Your cruelty and misery knows no equal But […]
No Vacancy by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Sometimes this house just swallows me whole It’s so hard to see that I’m […]
DIZGO The Mousetrap Indianapolis, Indiana September 30, 2017 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even more of the Music on […]
Hurricanes by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Hurricanes in and hurricanes out All that’s left here in my mind is doubt Why […]
Bounce by Melodie Yvonne Ramey The rising sun’s so bright I gotta hide from it ‘til noon I’m sodomized by […]
Resurrection by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Self aware yet unaware Doesn’t get me anywhere Too scared to run too scared to […]
The Mousetrap By Agatha Christie Directed by Richard Stockton Rand Nancy T. Hansen Theatre in the Yue-Kong Pao Hall of Visual […]
Waste Me by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Feelin’ your body heat under my skin It feels so good but I know […]
Bob Seger Klipsch Music Center Indianapolis, Indiana September 2, 2017 Photos originally shot for the IndyStar Photos by Melodie Yvonne […]
Melody Medicine by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I don’t care if you love me now ‘cause all I gots is time […]
Body For Hire by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I’m feelin’ quite nothing, just less than you’d guess I’m feelin’ quite awful […]
Cryin’ Today by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I’m sad and I feel like cryin’ today I don’t understand why this won’t […]
Dirty Little Spills by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I stopped right here by your front door And dared to peek inside […]
Photos originally shot for the IndyStar Kiefer Sutherland Indiana State Fair Indianapolis, Indiana August 18, 2017 Photos by Melodie Yvonne […]
Photos originally shot for the IndyStar Blue October Indiana State Fair Indianapolis, Indiana August 11, 2017 Photos by Melodie Yvonne […]
Jogging Sideways by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Runnin’ away is all that I’m good at So it’s a surprise why my […]
Unthawed by Melodie Yvonne Ramey You’re all that I am and all that I’m not I’m nobody’s girl but your […]
Stealing Home by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Stop being that guy that I want you to be Just please remind me […]
Photos originally shot for the Indystar Tour De Fat with The Record Company Military Park Indianapolis, Indiana August 5, 2017 […]
I’m Leaving by Melodie Yvonne Ramey You look at me like you think something Your eyes are what give you away […]
Falling by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I don’t know if I’ve met you But I do know that I love you […]
Photos originally shot for the Indystar 2Cellos The Murat Theatre Old National Centre Indianapolis, Indiana July 28, 2017 Photos by […]
Photos originally shot for the Indystar Gangstagrass with Ace One, R Juna, Black Eddie & DJ Tomakahzee (Strong Roots Records) […]
Pixelated Nation by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Over processed miracles and unrequited dreams Eat away our innocence so much more than […]
Spark by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I wanna feel everything all of the time I’m taking the world and I’m making […]
Pariah by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I’ve got a sickness like I’m a pariah I can’t control myself Wanna get higher […]
Photos by Melodie Yvonne LAFAYETTE, IN (July 1, 2017) – The Doom Room’s 2nd Annual Field Day was another glorious success […]
Shinedown with Lacey Sturm Lafayette Theater Lafayette, Indiana July 5, 2017 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even more of […]
Lookin’ At Stars, Lookin’ At You by Melodie Yvonne I miss the starlit sky at night All blinded by these […]
Sing to Me Sweetly by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I feel you in me, deep in my soul When everything else […]
Don’t Care If You Love Me by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I never say stuff I don’t mean But sometimes don’t […]
Write by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Dedicated to Vernie <3 <3 <3 “Write” is what’s emblazoned here upon this shy book […]
Cut Camp Le Petit Caraibes Columbus, Indiana June 16, 2017 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even more of the […]
Everlasting Vixen by Melodie Yvonne Ramey How I feel most every day is something that’s not written I put these […]
Walk Among Us, Sheeza, and Verbal Sludge Lafayette Theater Lafayette, Indiana June 9, 2017 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE […]
Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey NEW YORK, NY –Â I work with a lot of musicians on any given […]
Reverend Horton Heat w/Agent Orange & Flat Duo Jets Lafayette Theater Lafayette, Indiana June 3, 2017 Photos by Melodie Yvonne […]
These Eyes by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I’m not sure how you see so still, my eyes are always dancing No […]
Seed Guzzler Part Fournicate: The Christian Casanova by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Sly as a fox and shady as fuck Climbin’ […]
Endless Motions by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Endlessly I go through motions Feeling nothing like emotions Tired of crossing over oceans […]
Saving You Won’t Save My Soul by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Forgotten names I won’t remember My heart’s cold just like December […]
Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, IN (June 2, 2017) – In a world where skinny jeans and […]
Roots of Creation w/ 800lb Gorilla & Stud Fox Lafayette Theater Lafayette, Indiana May 31, 2017 Photos by Melodie Yvonne […]
Hostage by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Absence makes the heart grow stoic Sympathy’s just not heroic If I ever have to […]
Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, IN (May 31, 2017) – The Lafayette Theater dabbles in every genre […]
Yesterday’s Chips & The Sluts Lafayette Theater Lafayette, Indiana May 27, 2017 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even more […]
Article by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, IN – This week the same spectacular venue bringing phenomenal bands like Bone Thugs-N-Harmony […]
Dance Showcase Nancy T. Hansen Theatre Yue-Kong Pao Hall of Visual and Performing Arts Purdue University Lafayette, Indiana April 29, […]
Welcome to Melodie Yvonne’s Digital Dreams Gallery where the dream is a wish Melodie’s heart makes <3 <3 <3 Photos […]
Photos by Melodie Yvonne Return to Photo Galleries View all of Melodie’s work at melodieyvonne.com/category/melodie-yvonne FOLLOW Melodie on Facebook – facebook.com/photographicmelodie, […]
SpaceWords Studio Sessions Studio 37 Lafayette, Indiana December 18, 2016 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even more of the […]
Takin’ Up Space by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Just sittin around takin’ up space on your porch, Sittin around makin it skunk. […]
Article & Photos by Melodie Yvonne LAFAYETTE, IN (February 5, 2016) – I’ve had many conversations about art with many […]
Southport Halloween Parade 2014 Southport, Indiana October 25, 2014 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Check out more Southport event photos […]
Lou Knoble & Patty Wells Art Exhibit Reception West Street Art Center Madison, Indiana September 19, 2014 Photos by Melodie […]
Southport July 4th Parade 2014 Southport, Indiana July 4, 2014 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Check out more Southport event […]
SoArts Spring Into Arts Contests 2013 Southport Artistry Committee Southport Park Southport, Indiana May 2013 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey […]
SoArts Fall Events and YArt Sale 2012 Southport Artistry Committee Southport Park and Photographic Melodie Gallery Southport, Indiana Photos by […]
SoArts Summer Classes 2012 Southport Artistry Committee Southport Community Center Southport Park Southport, Indiana Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Check […]
SoArts Spring Into Arts 2012 Southport Artistry Committee Southport Park Southport, Indiana May 2012 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Check […]
SoArts Fall Events 2011 Southport Artistry Committee Southport Park Southport, Indiana Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Check out more Southport […]
Art Classes Summer 2011 Southport Artistry Committee Southport Community Center Southport Park Southport, Indiana Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Check […]
Black Eddie aka Rashaad the God Indianapolis, Indiana August 20, 2011 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even more of the […]
SoArts Spring Into Arts 2011 Southport Artistry Committee Southport Park Southport, Indiana May 7, 2011 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey […]
Southport Holiday Bazaar 2010 Southport Artistry Committee Southport Community Center Southport Park Southport, Indiana Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Check […]
Kafiristan The Emerson Indianapolis, Indiana Multiple shows 2007 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even more of the Music on Melodie’s YouTube now! […]
Year of Desolation The Emerson & Promo shots Indianapolis, Indiana Circa 2002-2004ish Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even more of […]
Pheromone Ohio July 25, 2003 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even more of the Music on Melodie’s YouTube now! View more of […]
Paradox 44 Columbus & Indianapolis, Indiana Circa 2002 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even more of the Music on Melodie’s YouTube now! […]
This piece is number 1 in the collection I Do Heroin on the Train Line So You Don’t Have To: […]
Outside the Walls by Melodie Yvonne Ramey (Originally written for Creative Writing at JCHS in October 1993) As I walk […]