“Tell God, whoever he, or she, or they are, thanks, but next time, I won’t be seeing them soon.” Congratulations to Akeemjamal Rollins on topping 1,000,000 views on this amazing poem. Watch more videos from Akeemjamal here and here. And while you’re here, make sure to check out our other books and… Continue Reading
In-Depth Look: Bernard Ferguson – “Love Does Not Want This Body” Appreciating poetry is often about patience: sitting with a poem, meditating on it, and re-reading it multiple times. With spoken word, we don’t always get a chance to do that. This series is about taking that chance, and diving a little deeper… Continue Reading
“I loved you the same way that I learned how to ride a bike. Scared, but reckless. With no training wheels or elbow pads so my scars can tell the story of how I fell for you.” Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button… Continue Reading
“I’ve noticed that people only stopped calling me victim and started calling me survivor when I stop talking about it.” Congratulations to Blythe Baird on topping 100,000 views on this wonderful poem. Watch more videos from Blythe here and here! And while you’re here, make sure to check out our other books… Continue Reading
In-Depth Look: Suzi Q Smith – “Bones” Appreciating poetry is often about patience: sitting with a poem, meditating on it, and re-reading it multiple times. With spoken word, we don’t always get a chance to do that. This series is about taking that chance, and diving a little deeper into some of the… Continue Reading
“If you tear the part that says ‘peanut’ off of a peanut butter jar, that does not make it butter. That does not make it any less brown, any more yellow.” Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: T. Miller,… Continue Reading
“I wish you girls who claim they can’t cook, and they can cook, they just don’t wanna cook for your punk ass.” Congratulations to Siaara Freeman on topping 100,000 views on this wonderful poem. Watch more videos from Siaara here! And while you’re here, make sure to check out our other books… Continue Reading
In-Depth Look: Bianca Phipps – “When the Boy Says He Loves My Body” Appreciating poetry is often about patience: sitting with a poem, meditating on it, and re-reading it multiple times. With spoken word, we don’t always get a chance to do that. This series is about taking that chance, and diving a… Continue Reading
“It’s scientifically proven that tall people are more attractive or some shit.” Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Toaster, Olivia Gatwood, & Sabrina Benaim. Congrats poets! While you’re here on our site, make sure to check out our books… Continue Reading
“People will confuse my tongue with your tombstone and try to plant daisies in my throat.” Congratulations to Nora Cooper on topping 500,000 views on this wonderful poem. Watch more videos from Nora here and here! And while you’re here, make sure to check out our other books and merch as well,… Continue Reading