“It is always easiest to turn our hearts by affecting our eyes.”
Check out this excellent poem from Anis Mojgani, performing at the Great Plains Poetry Pile-Up.
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Poets Danez Smith, Nikkita Oliver & Jamila Woods Perform w/ Macklemore on Late Show
Last night, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert brought out Macklemore to perform a rendition of ‘White Privilege II’ featuring spoken word from Button poet Danez Smith and Seattle-based poet Nikkita Oliver. The song also features vocals from poet Jamila Woods. Check out the incredible performance below!
Check out Danez Smith’s brilliant book here, as well as his full poem, ‘Dear White America’.
Kayla Q – “Questions I’ve Been Asked as a Midwife”
“We are the granddaughters of the witches they forgot to burn”
Don’t miss this great poem from Kayla Q, performing at the Great Plains Poetry Pile-Up.
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“I realize now that I cannot grow for anybody but myself.”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button Playlist, featuring the hottest recent videos on the Button YouTube channel. Updated every week! Today’s additions: Sienna Burnett, Sarah Kay, & Mike McGee. Congratulations poets!
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Sierra DeMulder – “Today Means Amen (Live)”
“Whoever you are, however you got here, this is exactly where you are supposed to be.”
Check out this live performance of the title poem from Sierra’s new book, Today Means Amen! Get the book now at the Button Store!
Giddy Perez – “Giddy Scissorhands” (Button Poetry Live)
“I’m like a magician / come watch me do a fade.”
Check out this inspiring poem from Giddy Perez, performing at Button Poetry Live.
Minnesota folks! Don’t miss the next Button Poetry Live, February 1st (TOMORROW) in downtown Saint Paul!
Best of Button Week 48
“Will it reimburse me for my cousin’s casket? Will it unbury his body? Will it remove his name from a tombstone?”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button Playlist, featuring the hottest recent videos on the Button YouTube channel. Updated every week! Today’s additions: Crystal Valentine, Johnny Osi, Sean Mulroy & RJ Walker. Congratulations poets!
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Nate Marshall – “When the Officer Caught Me”
“The voice shot out, a stray bullet of accusation. Stop, police!
Our jog became sprint. How could you blame us?”
Check out this excellent poem from Nate Marshall, performing at his book release party.
You can find this poem and more in Nate’s book, Blood Percussion.
Neil Hilborn – “Memorial Day”
“They’re holding hands like one or both of them have cancer. Or maybe it’s their anniversary, but their car was just towed.”
Don’t miss this new poem from Neil Hilborn, performing at YouTube Space LA. Check it out (along with more poems, including OCD) in his debut book, Our Numbered Days.
Best of Button Week 47
“I did just come out against polar bears in an argument. I’m not saying we shouldn’t try to save them, but they are mean, and will eat us.”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button Playlist, featuring the hottest recent videos on the Button YouTube channel. Updated every week! Today’s additions: Eric Sirota, Melissa Lozada-Oliva & Jonathan Mendoza. Congratulations poets!
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