“Someday you will learn that I reserve the sweetest parts of myself just for you.”
Congratulations to Javon on topping 500,000 views on this spectacular poem. Check out more from Javon here and here.
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“Dear Brain, you’re a good listener, but you give horrible relationship advice.”
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 & Rhiannon McGavin. Congratulations poets! Make sure to check out Rudy’s forthcoming debut book.
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“When they call you a bitch, say thank you, thank you very much.”
Congratulations to Olivia on topping 100,000 views on this phenomenal poem. Check out this poem and more from Olivia’s best-selling new poetry book, New American Best Friend.
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“The role of college will be played by me sleeping, also the role of work will be played by me sleeping.”
Congratulations to Ben on topping 100,000 views on this fantastic poem. Check out more from Ben here and here.
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“I have a heart the same size as a fist. I didn’t find self-love until I gave myself a beating.”
Congratulations to Tucker on topping 250,000 views on this incredible poem. Check out more from Tucker here.
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“Sunlight falls on the curves of your skin with no complaints and does not wish to change your shadow. I wish people were like sunlight too.”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Diksha Bijlani & Pamela J. Peters. Congratulations poets!
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“My depression is a shapeshifter. One day it’s as small as a firefly
in the palm of a bear; the next, it’s the bear.”
Congratulations to Sabrina on topping FIVE MILLION VIEWS on this incredible poem. Keep an eye out for Sabrina’s debut book, Depression & Other Magic Tricks, forthcoming on the Button press. Pre-order your copy here
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“I’m afraid to say his name because the quicker I say his name, the quicker I’ll empty myself of his memories.”
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 & Franny Choi. Congratulations poets!
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“I can’t help but notice how painting poverty in whiteface makes it fantasy.”
Congratulations to Imani on topping 500,000 views on this powerful poem. Check out more from Imani here and here.
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“How can you say Jesus was a white man when he died the blackest way possible? With his hands up, with his mother watching.”
Congratulations to Crystal on topping 250,000 views on this incredible poem. Check out more from Crystal here and here.
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