Franny Choi – “Prayer for the Untranslated Testimony” (Button Live)

Button Poetry Live

“Some of my friends, I know, have names that sound like this, like ‘I am here.’”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Franny Choi, 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 Omar Holmon & George Abraham!

Raych Jackson – “The Church Blesses My Mother’s Womb after the Doctor Suggests Abortion”

Featuring at Honey.

“I can’t decide if I should thank God or His guilt.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Raych Jackson, featuring at Honey.

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 Omar Holmon & George Abraham!

Blythe Baird – “Sad Girls Club”

Featuring at Icehouse.

“It is one thing to want help, and another to have the language to ask for it.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Blythe Baird, featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.

Blythe’s book, IF MY BODY COULD SPEAK, 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 & Omar Holmon!

Jahman Hill – “If Dance Moves Were Bullets/Beat Drop pt. 3”

Performing at the Black Arts Matter Festival.

“Dancing is learning to love your body in the language of your ancestors.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Jahman Hill, performing at the Black Arts Matter Festival in Madison, WI.

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 George Abraham & Omar Holmon!

Blythe Baird – “Aesthetic of Rape Culture” (100K Views!)

“That boy believes his loneliness is your responsibility.”

Congratulations to Blythe Baird for topping 100,000 views on this absolutely increcible poem! Watch more from Button Poetry Live here.

Blythe’s book, IF MY BODY COULD SPEAK, 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 Omar Holmon & Kerrin McCadden!