Khary Jackson – “Hidden Fences” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“I’ve been trying to find a way to tell you, I gave up on that equation.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Khary Jackson, performing at Button Poetry Live.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Jared Singer & Adam Falkner!

RJ Wright – “Superwoman”

Performing at IWPS 2019.

“Have you ever tried to ground a Black woman that can fly? Never quite works out how you think it’s going to.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from RJ Wright, performing at IWPS 2019 in San Diego, CA.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Jared Singer & Adam Falkner!

Rachel Wiley -“Thinner”

Featuring at Icehouse.

“What if the rumor is true, and there is some skinny woman imprisoned inside my body begging to get out?”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Rachel Wiley, featuring at Icehouse.

Get your copy of Rachel’s debut book, NOTHING IS OKAY, now available!

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Steven Willis – “Ode to the Boys Who Die to Make Hip Hop Happen”

Performing at Rustbelt 2019.

“If you listen closely, you can hear my body drop before the beat does.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Steven Willis, performing at the 2019 Rustbelt Poetry Festival in St. Louis, MO.

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Adam Falkner – “Willie Boy”

Featuring at Honey.

“Finally, the poem I will not write.”

Don’t miss this moving poem from Adam Falkner, featuring at Honey in Minneapolis.

Adam’s highly-anticipated debut book, THE WILLIES, is now available!

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Blythe Baird – “The Aesthetic of Rape Culture” (Button Live)

Featuring at Button Poetry Live.

“That boy believes his loneliness is your responsibility.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Blythe Baird, featuring at Button Poetry Live in Minneapolis.

Blythe’s book, IF MY BODY COULD SPEAK, is now available!

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Dave Harris – “69th Street Movie Theater”

Featuring at Icehouse.

“I think of what it means to have survived this long.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Dave Harris, featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.

Dave’s debut book, PATRICIDE, is now available to order!

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Zach Goldberg – “Birthright”

Performing at Rustbelt 2019.

“It’s nice when we get to be the guards at the checkpoints for once. After all, we have broken out of enough cages to know how to build a good one ourselves.”

Don’t miss this awesome poem from Zach Goldberg, performing at the 2019 Rustbelt Poetry Festival in St. Louis, MO.

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Raych Jackson – “2015/2016” (Button Live)

Featuring at Button Poetry Live.

“I haven’t eaten yet, it hasn’t been put into my schedule.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Raych Jackson, featuring at Button Poetry Live.

Raych’s book, EVEN THE SAINTS AUDITION, is now available!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Jared Singer & Porsha Olayiwola!

AP & Korso – “What are You?”

Performing at Rustbelt 2019.

“People decide my race first and how to treat me second. But remember, they don’t see color.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Jordan Bailey, performing at the 2019 Rustbelt Poetry Festival in St. Louis, MO.

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