“I try to come up with more poetic sounding ways to say I feel too big.”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Talicha Johnson & Meta Sarmiento. Congratulations poets!
While you’re here on our site, make sure to check out our books and merchandise in the Button Store, including books by Aziza Barnes, Danez Smith, Neil Hilborn and our new book from Donte Collins!
“My hobbies include editing my life story, hiding behind metaphors, and trying to convince my shadow that I’m someone worth following.”
Congratulations to Rudy on topping 250,000 views on this incredible poem. Watch more from Rudy here and here.
Don’t miss Rudy’s forthcoming book on the Button Poetry press! Pre-order your copy of Helium today!
And while you’re here, make sure to check out our other books and merch as well, including our awesome t-shirts and poster and books by Jacqui Germain, Hanif Abdurraqib, Olivia Gatwood, and Aaron Coleman!
“Love is something I know best by watching it wash down the drain.”
Congratulations to Anna on topping 100,000 views on this fantastic poem. Watch more from Anna here and here.
And while you’re here, make sure to check out our other books and merch as well, including our awesome t-shirts and poster and books by Jacqui Germain, Hanif Abdurraqib, Olivia Gatwood, and Aaron Coleman!
“My body is selfish, it knows only how to take and never give.”
Congratulations to Kate on topping 100,000 views on this remarkable poem. Watch more from Kate here.
And while you’re here, make sure to check out our other books and merch as well, including our awesome t-shirts and poster and books by Jacqui Germain, Hanif Abdurraqib, Olivia Gatwood, and Aaron Coleman!
“After being dumped on New Year’s Day, which is two weeks before my birthday, I’m in my room processing this and pouting. The key word here is pouting.”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Omar Holmon & Carrie Rudzinski. Congratulations poets!
While you’re here on our site, make sure to check out our books and merchandise in the Button Store, including books by Aziza Barnes, Danez Smith, Neil Hilborn and our new book from Olivia Gatwood!
“I believe a good song can turn any room into a church.”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Rudy Francisco & Neil Hilborn. Congratulations poets!
Check out Rudy’s forthcoming book, Helium.
While you’re here on our site, make sure to check out all our books and merchandise in the Button Store, including books by Aziza Barnes, Danez Smith, Neil Hilborn and our new book from Olivia Gatwood!
“Death comes because the brilliance inside of us can only be contained for so long.”
Congratulations to Michael on topping 500,000 views on this phenomenal poem. Watch more from Micheal here and here.
And while you’re here, make sure to check out our other books and merch as well, including our awesome t-shirts and poster and books by Jacqui Germain, Hanif Abdurraqib, Olivia Gatwood, and Aaron Coleman!
“The love I want is a basketball; a heavy thumping in the chest.”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Sabrina Benaim & Fayise Abrahim. Congratulations poets!
Check out Sabrina’s incredible forthcoming book, Depression & Other Magic Tricks.
While you’re here on our site, make sure to check out all our books and merchandise in the Button Store, including books by Aziza Barnes, Danez Smith, Neil Hilborn and our new book from Olivia Gatwood!
“It is your job to show them how they murdered a human being.”
Congratulations to Javon on topping 100,000 views on this magnificent poem. Watch more from Javon here and here.
And while you’re here, make sure to check out our other books and merch as well, including our awesome t-shirts and poster and books by Jacqui Germain, Hanif Abdurraqib, Olivia Gatwood, and Aaron Coleman!
“See, if I was a therapist, you probably wouldn’t want to go to me. But I would listen. Like a best friend on Adderall.”
Congratulations to Dave on topping 250,000 views on this incredible poem.
Come to Minneapolis, MN, June 2-3 for the 2017 Rustbelt Poetry Festival, hosted by Button Poetry! Tickets are now available!
And while you’re here, make sure to check out our other books and merch as well, including our awesome t-shirts and poster and books by Jacqui Germain, Hanif Abdurraqib, Olivia Gatwood, and Aaron Coleman!