Midwest Hype’s Nightglow is Illuminating
Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey CHICAGO, IL – Recently I decided to update my official website for Photographic […]
Time Is Fleeting
Time Is Fleeting by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Time is fleeting, you’re mistreating all I have to give The way you […]
Keep It Simple, Stupid
Keep It Simple, Stupid by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Dedicated to Vernie Long <3 Spoken word audio only: Keep it simple, […]
Honey Baby
Honey Baby by Melodie Yvonne Ramey You understand without explaining Vibes of comfort in the air You spend no time […]
Rhyming & Lyrics – The World Spins On
The World Spins On by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Nobody here is right or wrong And on and on the world […]
The Party Lingers On
The Party Lingers On by Melodie Yvonne Ramey We are all just politicians in a fuckbook kind of world And […]
Hope
Hope by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Systematic revocation of your rights to me Will be the very thing I need to […]
Grabby Groupies and Moshing Through Men – A Female Photographer’s Fairy Tale
Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne Feminism has definitely been a hot button topic a little more here recently as […]
Stumbling Up The Mountain – IDHOTTL #11
This piece is number 11 in the collection I Do Heroin on the Train Line So You Don’t Have To: […]
Wondering
Wondering by Melodie Yvonne Ramey The faces meld so slowly like I’m lazy cutting grass Time it flies so quickly, and […]
Baby, Baby, I’m Gonna Miss You
Baby, Baby, I’m Gonna Miss You by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Baby, baby, I’m gonna miss you Though I never got […]
Distraction
Distraction by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I’d sure love to be your distraction Somebody else’s dubious attraction I’d love to be […]
All These Wicked Things
All These Wicked Things by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Empty spaces, writhing faces carried in the darkness Images that jump to […]
Be With Me
Be With Me by Melodie Yvonne Ramey These times have changed, but they ain’t changing me No matter who’s leadin’ […]
The One I Want The Most
The One I Want The Most by Melodie Yvonne Ramey You’re everything I needed that I didn’t really want I […]
Hunger
Hunger – Written by William Schafstall Through the darkness they trudged, creaking joints and growling moans filled the air with […]
Outta My Head
Outta My Head by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Get outta my head, get outta my head I’ll forgive what you said, […]
Staring Right Straight In The Sun
Staring Right Straight In The Sun by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I’m staring right straight in the sun Wondering what […]
The Dance
The Dance – Written by William Schafstall Like a majestic beast flaunting my skill I danced to the music that […]
Easy Virtues: Humility Fades
Easy Virtues: Humility Fades – Written by William Schafstall They taught me to respect on a completely different level than […]
A You Addict
A You Addict by Melodie Yvonne Ramey My mind’s lost the war on drugs, and you’re the drug for me […]
The Bite
The Bite – Written by William Schafstall The silver shackles that held me to the wall burned deep into my […]
Broken Rosy Lenses
Broken Rosy Lenses by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I was what you saw in her I was in her eyes That […]
Photographic Malady – IDHOTTL #13
This piece is number 13 in the collection I Do Heroin on the Train Line So You Don’t Have To: […]
22 Steps to Leaving You
22 Steps to Leaving You by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Twenty-two steps to leaving you It’s what I am, it’s what I […]
Chimney to Nowhere
Chimney to Nowhere by Melodie Yvonne Ramey A chimney to nowhere in the middle of the woods is where I […]
Created in Darkness
Created in Darkness – Written by William Schafstall There once was a girl that sat in darkness, listening to the […]
Once Upon A Dream
Once Upon A Dream – Written by William Schafstall She told me I had to leave, that I was no […]
In or Out
In or Out by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Let me in or let me out You fill my heavy head with […]
The Legendary Legacy of Shannon Hoon
Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne *Most times I redo the audio over and over to make everything all pretty. This […]
What the Hell
What the Hell by Melodie Yvonne Ramey What the hell do I do when I know there’s nobody else like you? […]
Looks Like You
Looks Like You by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Looks like you’re having a comfortable ride in that car that I built for […]
Smile for Death
Smile for Death – Written by William Schafstall Have you ever looked at death and laughed? I’m talking about a full […]
Average Females Analyzing Betty Friedan’s The Feminine Mystique
Article by Melodie Yvonne My beautiful seester, Christina, recently had an assignment for her college level Woman’s Studies course that […]
80 Grams
80 Grams by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Exhausted emotions swinging so freely Strayed wishes for someone somewhere to see me I’m getting […]
Succubus
Succubus – Written by William Schafstall I started with my regular routine of flirtation followed by kisses up and down […]
The Seven Sins Personified: Lust (Extended Edition)
The Seven Sins Personified: Lust (Extended Edition) – Written by William Schafstall My life forever changed when I bumped into […]
The Revenant – Extended Edition
The Revenant (extended edition) – Written by William Schafstall Deep within the far reaches of my mind played a tune […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Broken
Broken by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I’m so fucking broken that I can’t even breathe This constant bullshit pressure has got me […]
Lazy Cyanide
Lazy Cyanide by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Feelin’ like I’m empty Like I’m dyin’ deep inside Comfortably untouchable in numbness where […]
The Seven Sins Personified: Wrath
The Seven Sins Personified: Wrath – Written by William Schafstall The torment came with extreme agony, and every sliver peeled […]
The Seven Sins Personified: Sloth
The Seven Sins Personified: Sloth – Written by William Schafstall It all started with the day I stopped going to […]
Hocus Pocus
Hocus Pocus by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Torn between what I got left and what I got to lose Racks my mind […]
The Seven Sins Personified: Envy
The Seven Sins Personified: Envy – Written by William Schafstall The dress of my dreams stood in front of me, […]
My Love Melody
My Love Melody by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I don’t know that I love you but I do know that it’s true […]
The Seven Sins Personified: Pride
The Seven Sins Personified: Pride – Written by William Schafstall I was always the one to take up the challenge, […]
The Harmony of Symmetry
The Harmony of Symmetry by Melodie Yvonne Ramey The harmony of symmetry alleviates anxiety unlike the crooked pictures that need straightened […]
The Dream Breakers
The Dream Breakers by Melodie Yvonne Ramey We are the dream makers fighting the dream breakers Hordes of depressed silent masses […]
Dreaming in Reverse
Dreaming in Reverse by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Every time I’m dreaming my dream I’m back on that bus to Detroit With […]
The Seven Sins Personified: Lust
The Seven Sins Personified: Lust – Written by William Schafstall On all fours, I crawled across the marble flooring wincing […]
Bean Salad
Bean Salad by Melodie Yvonne Ramey A hydro strung necklace and vicodin leash makes him follow me quiet like a good […]
The Seven Sins Personified: Greed
The Seven Sins Personified: Greed – Written by William Schafstall When it comes down to owning something, it is my […]
The Seven Sins Personified: Gluttony
The Seven Sins Personified: Gluttony – Written by William Schafstall The delectable morsel quickly slipped down my gullet, as I […]
Alexander X. Laymen Joins Forces With melodieyvonne.com!
Alexander X. Laymen is an author of erotica and horror fiction, and is now one of the newest contributors and […]
Myself Being Me
Myself Being Me by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Being myself is myself being me Unfiltered absurdity’s what I set free I […]
Josh Homme’s Rare Acoustic Set Bewitches at Benefit Performance — Through The Lens
Article originally published in Through The Lens Magazine on December 15, 2016 Article by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LOS ANGELES – The […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – A Beautiful Mess Like Me
A Beautiful Mess Like Me by Melodie Yvonne Ramey You are a beautiful mess just like me I see in […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Curvy Line
Curvy Line by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Your silence speaks volumes, much louder than words In fact it’s the loudest noise […]
I’m Not Gonna Ever
I’m Not Gonna Ever by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Sometimes it’s hate that swallows me whole It permeates skin and wraps […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Treading Love
Treading Love by Melodie Yvonne Ramey My love for you it plunges down into the briny deep and if I […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Just Like You
Just Like You by Melodie Yvonne Ramey You gave me your story just like the crow and behind my eyes […]
My Girl Punkin
Punkin Butt <3 July 6, 2009 – October 30, 2016 <3 My Girl Punkin by Melodie Yvonne Ramey My heart […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Don’t Say I’m Sorry
Don’t Say I’m Sorry by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Don’t say I’m sorry Just walk away I promise I’ll give you […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Pall Mall 100s In An Orange Box
Pall Mall 100s In An Orange Box by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Pall mall 100s in an orange box Carryin’ hiedi […]
Rhyming & Lyrics – I See
I See by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I see the film grain that makes up the world And the little things […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Seed Guzzler Part Deux: Ode to An Inebriated Enchantress
Seed Guzzler Part Deux: Ode to An Inebriated Enchantress by Melodie Yvonne Gettin’ dressed up for a night on the town […]
Jeffrey’s Pipe Dream
Introduction and lyrics by Melodie Yvonne and inspired by Jeffrey Lageveen I rarely take political stances or engage in conversations on […]
It’s Never Too Late To Teach An Old Human New Tricks: Learning Through Loss
Article, photos, & videos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey It’s Never Too Late To Teach An Old Human New Tricks: Learning […]
Blue Dream Eyes
Blue Dream Eyes by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Being tethered to you makes my soul want to vomit Sooner punch you […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – I Don’t Wanna Go
I Don’t Wanna Go by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I don’t wanna go inside today I wanna stay in the sun […]
Meticulous Ridiculous
Meticulous Ridiculous by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I know I’m quite ridiculous but really I’m meticulous ‘bout all the little things […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – The Early Bird
The Early Bird by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I’m perpetually looking For someone in life Who won’t think it’s too early […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – My Bipolar Heart
My Bipolar Heart by Melodie Yvonne Ramey The cuts on me might be deeper than you Rape, murder, poverty’s things […]
Muse Blues
Muse Blues by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Please allow me a moment to bend your ear My sick situation will soon […]
7 Tips For A Successful Photographic Affair With Mother Nature
Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I was approached recently by one of my beautiful cousins wanting to use me […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Locked Out
Locked Out by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Stupidly gory makes a good story but might be a little too corny Tryin’ […]
Beware of Darkness Creates Dope Fanatics — Through The Lens
Originally published August 12, 2016 in Through the Lens Magazine: Beware of Darkness Creates Dope Fanatics — Through The Lens By […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Crazy I’m Free
Crazy I’m Free by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Please stop postin’ that photo of me You’re never here talkin’ I don’t […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – My Misery Loves Company
My Misery Loves Company by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I am taut skin over plastic and a heart encased in glass […]
An In Depth Look at “Your Moonshines” by Bridget K Roberts
By Bridget K Roberts with an introduction by Melodie Yvonne I got so very tickled recently when I received a message from […]
Hunger, Heartache, & the Pursuit of Nacho Cheese
Hunger, Heartache, & the Pursuit of Nacho Cheese by Melodie Yvonne Ramey So I decided to go to the grocery […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Never Stop and Beat That Clock
Never Stop and Beat That Clock by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Face is flush and deep I’m breathing Lookin’ for a […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Confined in Space and Cleithrophobia
Confined in Space & Cleithrophobia by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I thought I would keep these together as they both have […]
Senseless
Senseless by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Listen to me fall apart One tug, one string around my heart Listen to me […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Take A Breath
Take A Breath by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Just take a breath and finally say goodbye Let me go don’t look me […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – My Broke Apocalypse
My Broke Apocalypse by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I turn up the musicI’m swimming in youSwimming in youWith devotion so trueUntil I […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – When You Smile
When You Smile by Melodie Yvonne Ramey When I am old and I forget the things that caused me hurt […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Sun Paint Memories
Sun Paint Memories by Melodie Yvonne Ramey He returns my smile with a steadfast stare I look away, I mustn’t […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Tension Climbs Like Rain
Tension Climbs Like Rain by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Tension climbs my shoulder blades especially when it rains Descending makes me quite […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – The Cuddle Fish
The Cuddle Fish by Melodie Yvonne Ramey You never knew how to love us right or not love us at all […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – The Sunshine Buyer
The Sunshine Buyer by Melodie Yvonne Ramey “Don’t be scared,” he says, and I’m not I’m just scared when I’m talkin’ […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Phony Pony
Phony Pony by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I’m a one trick pony At times I’m a phony but I’m not tryin’ to […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Your Moonshines
Your Moonshines by Melodie Yvonne Ramey How do I accept this blessing without falling completely apart? How do I build myself […]
Dear Guys On Tinder, 10 Professional Tips For A Sexier Profile Picture Now
Believe it or not this post actually does have to do with photography… Not too long ago I had a […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Lazy
Lazy by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Lazy my mind won’t stop thinkin’ ‘bout you Besides if it did, what would I do? […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Wishing On Your Stars
Wishing On Your Stars by Melodie Yvonne Ramey When I wish upon your stars I’m wishing on those way up far […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Silent Wishes
Silent Wishes by Melodie Yvonne Ramey This monotony of me on me is not enough to set me free My mind […]
East Entices Indy and Returns in June
Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey INDIANAPOLIS, IN – My whole life I’ve been fantastically blessed because somehow I’ve always had […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – For Momma
For Momma by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Dedicated to all the strong mothers out there all over the world Momma I write […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – The Sorry Girl
The Sorry Girl by Melodie Yvonne Ramey The sorry girl’s sorry even when she’s silent The sorry girl doesn’t say goodbye […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Material Lord
Material Lord by Melodie Yvonne Ramey This hometown feeling’s a pit in my soul It keeps me reeling and ready to […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – A Preemptive Strike
A Preemptive Strike by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Audio only: I’m the one that’s walkin’ away I don’t wanna think of you […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – I Own Me
Originally published in Photographic Memories: Meet me in the Middle I Own Me All this time it’s been my heart […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – 18 Years Love Should Have Grown
I just realized the Love we lost would have been 18 this year… all grown up <3 This is dedicated to […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Seed Guzzler
Seed Guzzler by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Anxiety is quite sadistic Hide my bullshit in these limericks Let it out to keep […]
Shawn Hagood is Keeping the Blues Alive
It’s phenomenal to me how much music can really unify people, and bring out the pure and good in us […]
Johnny Rivers’ Golden Hits from a Golden Age
Classic music for many people is often the songs that made up the soundtrack to childhood. These might be tracks […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Ode to a Freezing Valentine’s Day
Ode to a Freezing Valentine’s Day by Melodie Yvonne Ramey How can you be so cruel, when my heart’s lying there […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Thursday I’m Still Burning
Thursday I’m Still Burning by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Your face is in front of the eyes in my mind My VHS brain […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – On Wednesday I’m Yearning
On Wednesday I’m Yearning by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Audio only: A servant in love is all that I am It doesn’t come […]
Rhyming & Lyrics – In A Weak
In A Weak by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I like it when you say my name Three syllables long yet you remain […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Treadin’ Beauty
Treadin’ Beauty by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Audio only: Ridin’ on my coattails Man, you got to go now I can’t handle all […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Never Without You
Never Without You by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Somedays I’m happy what happened Some days I just wanna cry I wouldn’t take […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Move, Bitch
Move, Bitch by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Humbly speaking this stink that is reeking Permeates my soul every day This odious […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Takin’ Up Space
Takin’ Up Space by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Just sittin around takin’ up space on your porch, Sittin around makin it skunk. […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Belly
Belly by Melodie Yvonne Ramey i got an achin’ in my belly and a rootin’ in my brain this constant prodding […]
Migraine Is As Migraine Does
Migraine Is As Migraine Does by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I suffer… I mean everybody does, but migraines are just another […]
Canadian Metal Band Days Alone gets Eight Tentacles Up!
Originally written for Drunk Octopus Magazine on February 25, 2016 Article by Melodie Yvonne Ramey We received a reader submission recently […]
How to Tell if Your Kid is an Artist in Grade 2
Article & Photos by Melodie Yvonne LAFAYETTE, IN (February 5, 2016) – I’ve had many conversations about art with many […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Nails
As I pull these crooked nails out of these old tired walls all I can think about is my own foolishness.
Rhyming and Lyrics – This Mood for Today
This Mood for Today by Melodie Yvonne Ramey This is what I’m feelin’ like Movin’ around, but catatonic Lustin’ around, and […]
Run Away Home – IDHOTTL #1
This piece is number 1 in the collection I Do Heroin on the Train Line So You Don’t Have To: […]
Outside the Walls
Outside the Walls by Melodie Yvonne Ramey (Originally written for Creative Writing at JCHS in October 1993) As I walk […]