Michael Szynal – “10 Things You Should Know if We Date” (100K Views!)

“My self-esteem is a helium balloon that’s been in the hospital room of my dying convictions for just a little too long.”

Congratulations to Michael Szynal for topping 100,000 views on this great poem! Watch more from Button Poetry Live here and here.

Check out the 2021 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest! Open November 15, 2021 – January 10, 2022. More info and full guidelines here!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by George Abraham, Dave Harris, Jared Singer, Rachel Wiley, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from Patrick Roche!

Best of Button Week 342

“You ever felt that? A split second when nothing in the world is dying?”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Andrea Gibson! Congrats Poet!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Andrea Gibson, Omar Holmon, Neil Hilborn, Porsha Olayiwola, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, Blythe Baird, Bianca Phipps, and our newest release from Patrick Roche!

Rudy Francisco – “Drowning Fish” (100K Views!)

“Sometimes, ‘I’m fine,’ is the quickest way to say, ‘I don’t want to talk about it.’”

Congratulations to Rudy Francisco for topping 100,000 views on this incredible poem! Watch more from Rudy here and here.

The LIMITED EDITION copy of Rudy Francisco’s Helium is now available!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by George Abraham, Dave Harris, Jared Singer, Rachel Wiley, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from Patrick Roche!

Best of Button Week 341

“I am a wish rattled between two mirrors.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Azura Tyabji! Congrats Poet!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Andrea Gibson, Omar Holmon, Neil Hilborn, Porsha Olayiwola, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, Blythe Baird, Bianca Phipps, and our newest release from Patrick Roche!

Patrick Roche – “Every 40 Seconds” (500K Views!)

“This is a eulogy for those swallowed by their own minds.”

Congratulations to Patrick Roche for topping 500,000 views on this incredible poem! Watch more from Patrick here and here.

Patrick Roche’s NEW book, A Socially Acceptable Breakdown is now available!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by George Abraham, Dave Harris, Jared Singer, Rachel Wiley, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from L.E. Bowman!

Exit 36 Slam Poetry Festival

Exit 36 Festival Information

Join us in Pompano Beach for the fourth annual Exit 36 Slam Poetry Festival!

The festival seeks to serve the community through educational, theatrical, and literary performances. It will showcase regional, national, and international writers, facilitators, and artists to honor the creative genius of our own cultural arts pioneers.

Includes:
Writing workshops
Artists’ talks
Slam Poetry competition

This year’s celebrity judge is Malcolm-Jamal Warner (The Cosby Show and The Resident)

Get your tickets for December 9-11 or participate ONLINE: Eventbrite

Best of Button Week 340

“The thing about loving a stranger is you can guess, but you can never be sure, what they are privately surviving on their journey to help others survive.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Andrea Gibson! Congrats Poet!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Andrea Gibson, Omar Holmon, Neil Hilborn, Porsha Olayiwola, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, Blythe Baird, Bianca Phipps, and our newest release from Patrick Roche!

Alysia Harris – “Death Poem” (100K Views!)

“I will hear the breeze and think it is your laugh returned to the hearth of my ear.”

Congratulations to Alysia Harris for topping 100,000 views on this powerful poem! Watch more from Button Poetry Live here and here.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by George Abraham, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Rachel Wiley, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from L.E. Bowman!

Best of Button Week 339

“Kanye comes to Penn State to try and save the Black kids.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Davon Clark! Congrats Poet!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Andrea Gibson, Omar Holmon, Neil Hilborn, Porsha Olayiwola, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, Blythe Baird, Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie, and our newest release from L.E. Bowman!

Guante – “When They Look Right Through You” (100K Views!)

“Remember: when they look right through you, you’re still there.”

Congratulations to Guante for topping 100,000 views on this fantastic poem! Watch more from Guante here and here.

Guante’s incredible book, A Love Song, A Death Rattle, A Battle Cry is now available!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by George Abraham, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Rachel Wiley, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from L.E. Bowman!