Filmed by Slamfind.
“I asked God, ‘What is it like to get all the credit without none of the blame?’”
Don’t miss this amazing poem from Dasan Ahanu, filmed by SlamFind.
Want to see your poem on Button? Submit your video! 2020 Video Contest is now open!
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A poetry film by Motionpoems
“Colonization is still happening, it just looks different.”
Don’t miss this incredible poem from Maggie Smith, filmed by Motionpoems.
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New Hampshire Institute of Art
“I am young enough to know that if you meet a magic cat you must bring him a gift.”
Don’t miss this amazing poem from Sarah Kay, performing at Phil Kaye’s book release show at The Bell House in Brooklyn, NY.
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2019 Video Contest
“My friend walks home in the middle of the day and I hope he is not mistaken for a stranger.”
Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Darnell Carson, a submission from the 2019 Video Contest.
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Performing at IWPS 2019.
“They did not choose to be the thing put in the ground, but they are now a garden.”
Don’t miss this awesome poem from Jahman Hill, performing at IWPS 2019 in San Diego, CA.
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Featuring at Honey
“Just because we do not speak of them does not mean they are forgotten.”
Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Jared Singer, featuring at Honey in Minneapolis, MN.
Grab your copy of Jared’s incredible book, FORGIVE YOURSELF THESE TINY ACTS OF SELF-DESTRUCTION , now available!
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2019 Video Contest
“Five reasons not to omit your sex from your online gaming profile…”
Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Joi McClain, a submission from the 2019 Video Contest.
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2019 Video Contest
“It is said, a good cup of tea can stop time for awhile. Ma knows how to stop time, every Sunday morning.”
Don’t miss this spine-tingling poem from Samantak Bhadra, a submission from the 2019 Video Contest.
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Performing at IWPS 2019.
“They’ve claimed me mentally unfit, determined I have what they call psychosis, the diagnosis deemed deadly to my own accord.”
Don’t miss this powerful poem from Brandon Leake, performing at IWPS 2019 in San Diego, CA.
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Button Live
“In 2010, I was detained because my colorful passport made me a toxic beauty.”
Don’t miss this powerful poem from Pages Matam, performing at Button Poetry Live.
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