Poetry and Lyrics – You Don’t
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Poetry and Lyrics – Mercy
Mercy by Melodie Yvonne Red tears fell down from your face while I prayed for a savior Brushed the hair […]
Poetry and Lyrics – Your Last Mistake
Your Last Mistake by Melodie Yvonne I wish that I could take it back so maybe you would stay I […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Heartache Season
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Rhyming and Lyrics – Enough Rope
⚠️ Content Warning: Mental Health, Addiction, and Suicidal Ideation The following poem contains emotionally intense themes including addiction, depression, and […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Real Life With Woodpecker
⚠️ Explicit Content WarningThis poetry excerpt from Sin and Skin contains graphic sexual language and adult themes. Intended for mature […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – The Negotiation
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Rhyming and Lyrics – White Pride Doesn’t Age Like Swiss Cheese
“White Pride Doesn’t Age Like Swiss Cheese” is the latest piece in Melodie’s newest collection, Seed Guzzler: And Other Succubi! […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Frivolous Things
Grab the entire Photographic Memories: Eight Ways to Nein collection HERE now Frivolous Things by Melodie Yvonne I’m so fucking tired, […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – L’amore è Legge
Grab the entire psalms 2000:17-24 collection HERE now L’amore è Legge by Melodie Yvonne Love is law in this cold […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Urban Ostrich
Urban Ostrich by Melodie Yvonne I love you so much I can’t fucking sleep Eyes open or shut you’re all […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Still Stumbling
Still Stumbling by Melodie Yvonne (“Still Tumbling” is the sequel to “Stumbling Up The Mountain“) One time this boy, one […]
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Rhyming and Lyrics – One Fine Day
One Fine Day by Melodie Yvonne You call it honesty I call it gaslighting You speak the truth, but you […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – The Ceiling
The Ceiling by Melodie Yvonne You break my fucking heart and then chastise for having feelings You slice my soul […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Oxys, Roxys, and Suboxys, Oh my!
Oxys, Roxys, and Suboxys, Oh my! by Melodie Yvonne Oxys, Roxys, and Suboxys, Oh my! Sometimes I think it’d be […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Another Round
Another Round by Melodie Yvonne Here on my own I sit again Another round of quit at end And I […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Huffing Fumes
Huffing Fumes by Melodie Yvonne My pumpin’ heart’s so loud here in this quiet, lonely house The passing cars light […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – This Day and Next
This Day and Next by Melodie Yvonne Time drags on forever in this lonely time and next No matter how […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Untitled Lust
Untitled Lust by Melodie Yvonne I can’t wait forever, but I’ll wait tonight ‘Cause somethin’ is grabbin’ a hold of […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Untitled Coveting
Untitled Coveting by Melodie Yvonne His smile, it melts the coldest heart And his touch even gives mine a start […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Southport Rd 13
Southport Rd 13 by Melodie Yvonne Sometimes I just wanna sit with my train wreck by the light of my […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Ambivalence
Ambivalence by Melodie Yvonne I don’t wanna die, but I dont wanna live I’m so fucking tired I’ve got nothin’ […]
A Beautiful Night In For Reading & Self Care with Melodie at Carnahan Hall
Photos & videos courtesy of Carnahan Hall LAFAYETTE, IN (March 12, 2021) – It was a beautiful night at Carnahan […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Ode to The Beginning of The End – IDHOTTL #12
This piece is #12 in the collection I Do Heroin on the Train Line So You Don’t Have To: A […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Cold Concrete Cage – IDHOTTL #10
This piece is #10 in the collection I Do Heroin on the Train Line So You Don’t Have To: A […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Old Town Shuffle – IDHOTTL #9
This piece is #9 in the collection I Do Heroin on the Train Line So You Don’t Have To: A […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Just Another Night – IDHOTTL #8
This piece is #8 in the collection I Do Heroin on the Train Line So You Don’t Have To: A […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – The Ballad of Hayden Pike – IDHOTTL #7
This piece is #7 in the collection I Do Heroin on the Train Line So You Don’t Have To: A […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – A Reprieve – IDHOTTL #6
This piece is number 6 in the collection I Do Heroin on the Train Line So You Don’t Have To: […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Just Driving – IDHOTTL #2
This piece is number 2 in the collection I Do Heroin on the Train Line So You Don’t Have To: […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Chestnut and 4th – IDHOTTL #4
This piece is #4 in the collection I Do Heroin on the Train Line So You Don’t Have To: A […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – The Honeymoon Is Definitely Over
The Honeymoon Is Definitely Over by Melodie Yvonne Sittin’ here waitin’ and wonderin’ what’s next I’m tryin’ to stay clean, […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – I Watched Too Much Stuff About The Runaways on Hulu and I Wanna Growl Too aka Everybody Can Fuck Off Except Joan Jett
I Watched Too Much Stuff About The Runaways on Hulu & I Wanna Growl Too aka Everybody Can Fuck Off […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – The Lion’s Den Sprint – IDHOTTL #5
This piece is number 5 in the collection I Do Heroin on the Train Line So You Don’t Have To: […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Death Row Seafood Fetish
Death Row Seafood Fetish by Melodie Yvonne Dedicated to bette. ❤️❤️❤️ Everyone should be so lucky as to have a […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Tri-County Neighborhood – IDHOTTL #3
This piece is number 3 in the collection I Do Heroin on the Train Line So You Don’t Have To: […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Stuck Between
Stuck Between by Melodie Yvonne Stuck between Hell and a hard place Lookin’ for just a moment of peace Tryin’ to […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Fallin’ Somewhere Else
Fallin’ Somewhere Else by Melodie Yvonne I miss you every day, though, you’re missin’ someone else I’ve been tryin’ not to […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Desensitized Monotony
Desensitized Monotony by Melodie Yvonne All these things they pull me down All these things don’t make a sound Make […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – This Week
This Week by Melodie Yvonne This week I fell apart, I found an end, but not a start This week […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Somebody Else Like You
Somebody Else Like You by Melodie Yvonne I was wrong… there is somebody else like you You’re a dime a […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – How to Dodge a Broken Heart
How to Dodge a Broken Heart by Melodie Yvonne Every time I fall in love I always fall apart I […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Playin’ Chicken
Playin’ Chicken by Melodie Yvonne I’m feelin’ just a little scared I try to act like I don’t care But […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Do You See Me?
Do You See Me? by Melodie Yvonne Do you see me? ‘Cause I see you I don’t know what I’m […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Stuck in Forward
Stuck in Forward by Melodie Yvonne Sometimes things break Sometimes I break I’m just as fragile as people Sometimes I […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Heavy
Heavy by Melodie Yvonne My stomach’s in knots & I can’t feel a thing ‘Cept the rootin’ and tinglin’ up […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Foolish
Foolish by Melodie Yvonne If there’s anyone else to blame then I blame you If it wasn’t all my fault […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Bad Date: A Fool Waiting On The Right Block
Bad Date: A Fool Waiting On The Right Block by Melodie Yvonne You think you’re just as slick as motherfuckin’ […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Monotony
Monotony by Melodie Yvonne Boredom wraps around me like a noose around my neck If you could die of boredom […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – The Dissembler
The Dissembler by Melodie Yvonne What I say is usually “I’m fine” What I mean is that I’m hurtin’ I […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Platonic Romance
Platonic Romance by Melodie Yvonne Here’s where I stop giving all of my time and my heart’s energies Here’s where […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – The Underside of Love
The Underside of Love by Melodie Yvonne The underside of you and me lies right below the surface It waits […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – The Evil That Will Be
The Evil That Will Be by Melodie Yvonne Sometimes I just wish I could crawl in and die Keep lookin’ […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Wild
Wild by Melodie Yvonne It’s hard for me to listen ‘cause your words just melt away It’s not for lack […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Nowhere
Nowhere by Melodie Yvonne If you can’t let me in then please just shut me out I’ve been so close […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Waitin’
Waitin’ by Melodie Yvonne I sit and wonder what’s the point And then I smoke another joint It’s not enough […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Drivin’ for Miles
Drivin’ for Miles by Melodie Yvonne There’s an ocean of fear right at my surface Keep asking myself if all […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Please Stay, Go Away
Please Stay, Go Away by Melodie Yvonne I’m so friggin’ sad my heart breaks every day I pray and I […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Tired of Dreaming
Tired of Dreaming by Melodie Yvonne You were in my dream again here just the other day I prayed to […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Sometimes It’s Too Late
Sometimes It’s Too Late by Melodie Yvonne Sometimes it’s so hard to trust in my fate I’ve sure learned a […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Be Love
Be Love by Melodie Yvonne Narcissistic stupid bullshit Floods the world like it’s atomic Everybody’s out for somethin’ Everybody’s out […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Fading Away
Fading Away by Melodie Yvonne Your face is in the picture of my mind still all the time The way […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Looking Away
Looking Away by Melodie Yvonne I can’t forget myself with you ‘cause there’s no telling what I’d do I just […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Simple Things
Simple Things by Melodie Yvonne I dream this lonely dream I’m in, I’m waitin’ for your face I’m waitin’ to […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Again
Again by Melodie Yvonne I don’t wanna live inside this sin I’m living in I don’t wanna lay awake reliving […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Control
Control by Melodie Yvonne When I’m thinking ‘bout you are you thinking ‘bout me too? When I’m all here flustered […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Falling Without Sound
Falling Without Sound by Melodie Yvonne Even when I reach out you don’t feel me So why would you think […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Love Me or Love You
Love Me or Love You by Melodie Yvonne Spend most of my time fakin’ it’s fine When really my shit […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Feel Him Touching Me
Feel Him Touching Me – Lyrics by Melodie Yvonne/Music by Bette Combs I feel him touching me all up and […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Just A Stray
Just A Stray by Melodie Yvonne How can you see me and just turn away How can you go on […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Poppy Seed
Poppy Seed by Melodie Yvonne There’s an inch of life between us and I can hardly breathe You’re everything I’m […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Love Letters
Love Letters by Melodie Yvonne I’m writing these letters to you ‘Cause I just don’t know what else to do […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Just One More Night
Just One More Night by Melodie Yvonne You’re like a drug and I can’t get enough Your face etched a […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Baby in the Corner
Baby in the Corner by Melodie Yvonne I feel your vibes all jived with mine for just one moment We […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Lovesick
Lovesick by Melodie Yvonne Why do I gotta be so damned lovesick like this Hopin’, prayin’, wishin’ all for just one […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Love For Today
Love For Today by Melodie Yvonne You don’t have to give me the world Just please don’t take it away […]
Melodie Yvonne’s Live Performance Video Playlist
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Rhyming and Lyrics – Make the Night
Make the Night by Melodie Yvonne I’m lost inside and don’t know why And it just breaks my heart I […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – All I Am is All I Was
All I Am is All I Was by Melodie Yvonne Sometimes you’re still all I see when I close my […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Tryin’ to Forgive You
Tryin’ to Forgive You by Melodie Yvonne I hope somebody ruins your life The way you fucked up mine I […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Understated
Understated by Melodie Yvonne My frustration here is understated But I’m so tired of being berated I just want that […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Rain Check
Rain Check (Here to Fight) by Melodie Yvonne A rain check on my moral gain Will not be good another […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – You On Repeat
You On Repeat by Melodie Yvonne I loved your heart there from the start but soon we came undone We […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Come Back Home
Come Back Home by Melodie Yvonne Ramey How can it be over when it never really started? But if it’s still […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – We Are All
We Are All by Melodie Yvonne Ramey We are all broken But we are all fixed We are all patched up […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Taking A Swim
Taking A Swim by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Swimming in a sea of endless negativity I’m drowning Crying and praying for just […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Passin’ Time
Passin’ Time by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Everything is quiet in this big old empty house Just the ticking of the clock […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Worlds Apart
Melodie Yvonne’s Rhyming and Lyrics Video Playlist
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Rhyming and Lyrics – Silent Echoes
Rhyming and Lyrics – Doubt
Rhyming and Lyrics – My Lyin’ Heart
My Lyin’ Heart by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Was it just my lyin’ heart lyin’ ‘bout youIt’s everything up in my […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Tryin’ to Carry On
Tryin’ to Carry On by Melodie Yvonne Ramey When it gets dark and hard to breathe you’re standing right in […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – He Carries Me
He Carries Me by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Loves not gone it’s just enfolded And it comes when it supposed to […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Arsonist on Fire
Arsonist on Fire by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I wanna save your life But I just can’t spend all of mine […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Rich In My Heart
Rich In My Heart by Melodie Yvonne Ramey No one says I wanna be poor Everyone says I want a bit […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Leave Me the Love
Leave Me the Love by Melodie Yvonne Ramey All rash anger is heart murder and it scars my soul Just […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Just His Toy
Just His Toy by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I’m walkin’ around in a body of flesh so of course I’ll be […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – A Thousand Real Goodbyes
A Thousand Real Goodbyes by Melodie Yvonne Ramey No one else can stay here There’ll be no more friends I […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – The End of Michigan
The End of Michigan by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Time moves too fast, too fast in this state Time moves so […]
Indianapolis Poetry with Joseph Harris Inspiring
Indianapolis Poetry Slam hosted by Dante Fratturo featuring Joseph Harris Irving Theater Indianapolis, Indiana September 20, 2018 Photos by Melodie Yvonne […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Know What It’s Like
Know What It’s Like by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Do you know what it’s like to have a gun to your […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Human Just Like Me
Human Just Like Me by Melodie Yvonne Ramey It breaks my heart still every day to know that I won’t […]
Iconoclast Poetry Illuminates Irving Theater
Iconoclast Poetry Open Mic Night hosted by Devon Ginn Irving Theater Indianapolis, Indiana September 13, 2018 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Everybody’s Got the Right to Not Drop the Mic
Written with love for Iconoclast Open Mic Poetry at the Irving Theater <3 <3 <3 A huge thanks to Devon […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – My Shower Song
My Shower Song by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Sometimes when I shower I think I’ve got the power To sing the […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Goodbye to Denial
Goodbye to Denial by Melodie Yvonne The time I found your gear was like a bullet to my gut I […]
Iconoclast Poetry Open Mic Exhilarating
Iconoclast Poetry Open Mic Night hosted by Devon Ginn Irving Theater Indianapolis, Indiana September 6, 2018 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Atomic
Atomic by Melodie Yvonne Ramey You made me Cinderella But you forgot my shoe You left me way past midnight […]
Iconoclast Inspires Irvington
Iconoclast Poetry Open Mic Night hosted by Devon Ginn Irving Theater Indianapolis, Indiana August 30, 2018 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Eternal Love
Eternal Love by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I love you with every ounce of me I love you because you set […]
Houndmouth Dazzles Nickel Plate District
Photos and videos originally shot for the IndyStar WTTS presents Houndmouth w/ Mt. Joy and Liz Cooper & The Stampede Nickel Plate […]
Iconoclast Poetry Open Mic Takes Over 10 Johnson Avenue
Iconoclast Poetry Open Mic Night 10 Johnson Avenue Coffee Indianapolis, Indiana August 23, 2018 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Check out […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Stuck Like Glue
Stuck Like Glue by Melodie Yvonne Ramey My love for you is like the glue That holds the tides tight […]
Robby Krieger and Company Captivate Indiana State Fair 2018
Photos and videos originally shot for the IndyStar Robby Krieger and Company w/Brandon Whyde and Friends Chevrolet Free Stage Indiana […]
Indianapolis Poetry Slam Invigorates Irving Theater
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (August 16, 2018) – Indianapolis Poetry Slam hosted by Dante Fratturo invigorated Irvington at the Irving Theater in […]
Iconoclast Poetry Open Mic Lures Multitudes to Irvington
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
DIMND’s New “Spin the Moon” Cosmically Captivating Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (August 11, 2018) […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Seed Guzzler Part Mine: I Gave Eight and Owe Me One
Seed Guzzler Part Mine: I Gave Eight and Owe Me One by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Neglect for seeing others ways […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Seed Guzzler Part Ate is Enough
Seed Guzzler Part Ate is Enough by Melodie Yvonne Ramey You’ve got a list of your fake friends That scrolls […]
Rick Springfield Rocks Indiana State Fair 2018
Photos and videos originally shot for the IndyStar Rick Springfield Chevrolet Free Stage Opening Day of the Indiana State Fair […]
Iconoclast Poetry Open Mic Tantalizes 10 Johnson Avenue
Iconoclast Poetry Open Mic Night 10 Johnson Avenue Coffee Indianapolis, Indiana August 2, 2018 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Check out […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Previously Ate
Previously Ate by Melodie Yvonne Ramey You’ve made me feel much less than worthless For all I did you’ve made […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Hope Insomniac
Hope Insomniac by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I’ve never been so much in love that didn’t love me back My heart […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Back to the End
Back to the End by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I still see your face in my mind And it’s breaking my […]
Photo Gallery – 23rd Annual Indiana Microbrewers Festival @ Military Park 7-28-2018
Photos and videos originally shot for the IndyStar 23rd Annual Indiana Microbrewers Festival Military Park Indianapolis, Indiana July 28, 2018 […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Nothing Left
Nothing Left by Melodie Yvonne Ramey The petty little things you do Only get a rise out of you And […]
Photo Gallery – Iconoclast Poetry Open Mic @ 10 Johnson Avenue 7-26-2018
Iconoclast Poetry Open Mic Night hosted by Devon Ginn 10 Johnson Avenue Coffee Indianapolis, Indiana July 26, 2018 Photos by Melodie […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – I’m Only Human
I’m Only Human by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I know sometimes I make you mad And maybe days I make you […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Super Grace
Super Grace by Melodie Yvonne Ramey The power of discernment Is something you can see It’s inside everybody And even […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – No, Really, You Can Keep Him
No, Really, You Can Keep Him by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I am not trying to take your husband I am […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Spinnin’
Spinnin’ by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I got the fire of God in my belly But the Devil’s mush in my […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – I Just Get Addicted to Things
I Just Get Addicted to Things by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Had so much struggle and strife in my life It’s […]
Iconoclast Poetry Open Mic Extraordinary At 10 Johnson Avenue
Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 12, 2018) – Iconoclast Poetry Open Mic Night hosted by Devon Ginn […]
Photo Gallery – Iconoclast Poetry Open Mic @ Irving Theater 7-5-2018
Iconoclast Poetry Open Mic Night hosted by Devon Ginn Irving Theater Indianapolis, Indiana July 5, 2018 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Maybe
Maybe by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Should I have said you won’t see me again? Should I have told you that […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – On Fire
On Fire by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I’m tryin’ to learn the difference ‘tween distraction And the path you’ve led me […]
Photo Gallery – Iconoclast The Arcade Slam: Marvel Edition @ Irving Theater 6-30-2018
Iconoclast presents The Arcade Slam: Marvel Edition hosted by Tony Styxx as Nick Fury Irving Theater Indianapolis, Indiana June 30, 2018 Photos by […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Taste Life
Taste Life by Melodie Yvonne Ramey She don’t need just a record deal She needs to get the hell outta […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – A Melodie’s Prayer
A Melodie’s Prayer by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Father please calm me and give me my tongue Give me the words […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Your Savior
Your Savior by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Never underestimate my love for you always know I’ll be there if you’re feeling […]
Photo Gallery – Iconoclast Poetry Open Mic @ Irving Theater 6-28-2018
Iconoclast Poetry Open Mic Night hosted by Devon Ginn Irving Theater Indianapolis, Indiana June 28, 2018 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey […]
Taylor Raphel Taps Studio 37 for Shannon
Article & Photos by Melodie Yvonne LAFAYETTE, IN (June 19, 2018) – Taylor Raphel recently had a big decision to make […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Yours Everlong
Yours Everlong by Melodie Yvonne Ramey How do I tell you that you’re going to lose me When you’re the […]
Photo Gallery – Iconoclast Poetry Open Mic @ Irving Theater 6-21-2018
Iconoclast Poetry Open Mic Night hosted by Devon Ginn Irving Theater Indianapolis, Indiana June 21, 2018 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Oh Nope It’s Gone
Oh Nope It’s Gone by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Why should I be sad that, oh nope it’s gone Because it […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – My Weird Eyes
My Weird Eyes by Melodie Yvonne Ramey The brightness it frightens me most everyday ‘Cause my weird eyes they work […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – 13
13 written by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Dedicated to Shannon Hoon <3 <3 <3 Every day you remind me of what […]
Photo Gallery – Iconoclast Poetry Open Mic @ Irving Theater 6-14-2018
Iconoclast Poetry Open Mic Night Irving Theater Indianapolis, Indiana June 14, 2018 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Check out more LIVE […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Hurry
Hurry by Melodie Yvonne Ramey My life is marked with hurry and it’s causin’ me much trouble My idle hands […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – All for You
All for You by Melodie Yvonne Ramey We were taught here from a young age How the Lord wants us […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Boomerang
Boomerang by Melodie Yvonne Ramey You’re a dirty coyote that needs kept on a leash All of that power needs […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Kin
Kin by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I see through you and the things you do I see your evil brimming I […]
Photo Gallery – Pet Pride Day @ Eiteljorg Museum 6-2-2018
Photos and videos originally shot for the IndyStar Pet Pride Day 2018 Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art […]
Sonny Boy Thorn Still Simmering
Sonny Boy Thorn Still Simmering Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 9, 2018) – As I sit […]
Taylor Raphel Ready for the Road
Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne LAFAYETTE, IN (May, 18 2018) – Taylor Raphel is AWESOME. She knows what she […]
Photo Gallery – Iconoclast ft RJ Walker @ Irving Theater 5-31-2018
Iconoclast Poetry Open Mic Night featuring RJ Walker Irving Theater Indianapolis, Indiana May 31, 2018 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Check […]
Photo Gallery – Hip Hop Nite @ Square Cat Vinyl 5-24-2018
Hip Hop Nite Hosted by Sonny Paradise with DJ Jay Diff, Black Eddie, Ace One, Deific, Rhetoryk, Drayco McCoy, & Mickey Young Square […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Mongoose
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
Groovin Soles Inspires Digby’s Groovin Souls Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, IN (May, 18 2018) – Digby’s […]
Iconoclast Beckons Bards to Irvington
Iconoclast Beckons Bards to Irvington Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey INDIANAPOLIS, IN (May 17, 2018) – Open mics are […]
The Men Behind the Music at the Lafayette Theater
The Men Behind the Music at the Lafayette Theater Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, IN (May 11, […]
Photo Gallery – Rabbit from Super Troopers @ Lafayette Theater 5-11-2018
Rabbit from Super Troopers, Erik Stolhanske with Tom Garland Lafayette Theater Lafayette, Indiana May 11, 2018 Photos by Melodie Yvonne […]
Poetry Open Mic at Irving Theater an Epic Evening
Photos and videos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey INDIANAPOLIS, IN (May 10, 2018) – Iconoclast Poetry Open Mic Night hosted by Devon […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Sorry, Not Sorry
Sorry, Not Sorry by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Sometimes I’m sorry is just for yourself Sometimes I’m sorry don’t help no […]
Photo Gallery – Farmers Markets 2018 Opening Day @ Fishers, Carmel, and Noblesville 5-5-2018
Photos and videos originally shot for the IndyStar Farmers Markets 2018 Opening Day featuring Fishers Farmers Markets, Carmel Farmers Markets, […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Hurt So Bad
Hurt So Bad by Melodie Yvonne I see your heart but you don’t see mine And mine is aching all […]
Melodie Yvonne Live @ Last Sunday Poetry Reading with Writers Guild at Bloomington
Melodie Yvonne Ramey Live @ Last Sunday Poetry Reading with Writers Guild at Bloomington BLOOMINGTON, IN (April 29, 2018) – The […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – How Do I Go
How Do I Go by Melodie Yvonne Ramey How do you stop feeling bad unless you stop feeling at all How […]
Record Store Day 2018 Rousing Success
Record Store Day 2018 Rousing Success Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Photos originally shot for the IndyStar INDIANAPOLIS, […]
Record Store Day 2018 Stellar at Square Cat Vinyl
Record Store Day 2018 Stellar at Square Cat Vinyl Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Photos originally shot for […]
Luna Music Record Store Day 2018 Legendary
Luna Music Record Store Day 2018 Legendary Photos originally shot for the IndyStar Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey […]
Record Store Day 2018 Blossoms into Block Party at Indy CD & Vinyl
Record Store Day 2018 Blossoms into Block Party at Indy CD & Vinyl Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey […]
Studio 37 Ready to Ride Life’s Sound Waves
Studio 37 Ready to Ride Life’s Sound Waves Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, IN (April 14, 2018) […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Someone Here to Call You Mine
Someone Here to Call You Mine by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I know that I’m supposed to be an instrument And […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – No Worries, Baby
No Worries, Baby by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Sometimes it’s hard to keep a smile in your eye When you’re walking […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Walls
Walls by Melodie Yvonne Ramey If you’re only gonna be here for three months then why be here at all? […]
Upchurch The Redneck A Full House At Lafayette Theater
Photos by Melodie Yvonne LAFAYETTE, IN (March 24, 2018) – Ryan Upchurch aka Upchurch The Redneck along with Twang and Round […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Demons in Human Clothes
Demons in Human Clothes by Melodie Yvonne Ramey (This piece was written simultaneously and belongs with Angels in Human Clothes) […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Angels in Human Clothes
Angels in Human Clothes by Melodie Yvonne Ramey (This piece was written simultaneously and belongs with Demons in Human Clothes) […]
Photo Gallery – Lucifist @ Melody Inn 3-9-2018
Lucifist Punk Rock Night Melody Inn Indianapolis, Indiana March 9, 2018 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even more of […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Your Next Mistake
Your Next Mistake by Melodie Yvonne My heart’s on fire and so is yours I can’t step through these open […]
Photo Gallery – Indiana Metal Fest @ Indiana City Brewing Co. 3-3-2018
Photos and videos originally shot for the IndyStar Indiana Metal Fest Hosted by Metalhead Productions Photo highlights from We’d Be, […]
Photo Gallery – Lloyd Avenue @ Lafayette Theater 2-24-2018
Lloyd Avenue Lafayette Theater Lafayette, Indiana February 24, 2018 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even more of the Music […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Killing Raven
Killing Raven by Melodie Yvonne If you’d have come straight home from work I wouldn’t think you’re such a jerk […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Shimmy Shake and Walk Away Now
Shimmy Shake and Walk Away Now by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Watch me walk away now And watch me shimmy shake […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – You & Me
You & Me by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I’m tasting blue Fla•Vor•Ice And I taste summer These little delusions Make it […]
Anthrax with Killswitch Engage and HAVOK Incendiary at Old National
Photos and videos originally shot for the IndyStar Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne INDIANAPOLIS, IN (February 3, 2018) – […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Confusion in Repeat
Confusion in Repeat by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I don’t know how I feel anymore About this world we live in […]
Photo Gallery – Lafayette Rocks @ Lafayette Theater 2-2-2018
Lafayette Rocks hosted by LOAFA Productions with EMILEE DEHMER, CASER CEDIEL, KYLE WITT, JORDAN DRAGSTREM, & ISAAC HUFF Lafayette Theater Lafayette, Indiana February […]
Photo Gallery – IndyStar Sessions ft. Birdmen of Alcatraz @ Square Cat Vinyl 2-1-2018
IndyStar Sessions with Dave Lindquist Featuring Birdmen of Alcatraz Square Cat Vinyl Indianapolis, Indiana February 1, 2018 Photos by Melodie […]
The Wailers Heal the World One Show at a Time
Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey INDIANAPOLIS, IN (January 28, 2018) – At times it seems as if the world […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Something to Tell You
Something to Tell You by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Now I’ve got something to tell you I just can’t explain This […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Seed Guzzler Part Six Feet Under the Bridge: The Trip Trapping Troll
Seed Guzzler Part Six Feet Under the Bridge: The Trip Trapping Troll by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Your words fall not […]
Photo Gallery – IndyStar Sessions ft. Cyrus Youngman and the Kingfishers @ Square Cat Vinyl 1-23-2018
IndyStar Sessions with Dave Lindquist Featuring Cyrus Youngman and the Kingfishers Square Cat Vinyl Indianapolis, Indiana January 23, 2018 Photos […]
KKBB Party ft Dirty Heads and Midwest Hype Excellent at Old National Centre
Photos and videos originally shot for the IndyStar Photos by Melodie Yvonne INDIANAPOLIS, IN (January 20, 2018) – The Kiss […]
Photo Gallery – Summer Camp On the Road Tour @ Lafayette Theater 1-13-2018
Summer Camp: On The Road Tour with Graciously Departed, Mind Enigma, Jason Wells Band & Friends, and Traveling Broke and Out of Gas […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Cold Concrete Home
Cold Concrete Home by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Sittin’ here listenin’ to industrial crickets Folks walkin’ ‘round like they’re lost on […]
Photo Gallery – Mosey Music Series: Sheeza, Flatted-Fifth, Doc Brown and the DeLoreans @ Lafayette Theater 1-6-2018
Mosey Music Series: Sheeza, Flatted-Fifth, Doc Brown and the DeLoreans Lafayette Theater Lafayette, Indiana January 6, 2018 Photos by Melodie […]