Andrea Gibson – “A Series of Short Poems”

Featuring at The Fine Line.

“I suffer from unrequited self love. I love myself, but I don’t love myself back.”

Don’t miss this marvelous series of poems from Andrea Gibson, featuring at Fine Line in Minneapolis, MN.

Make sure to check out Andrea’s book, LORD OF THE BUTTERFLIES, 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, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest release from Desireé Dallagiacomo!

Shane Hawley – “Deer Punching”

Featuring at Icehouse.

“This is what it’s like to stay sober, standing next to something delicate and beautiful and wanting to smash it.”

Don’t miss this remarkable poem from Shane Hawley, featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.

Grab your copy of Shane’s hysterical book, ABC DEATH, 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, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest release from Desireé Dallagiacomo!

Miss K – “Fat [Noun]” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“I say I am fat, and my mother reminds me that I have fingernails, but that I am not a fingernail, so having fat does not make me fat.”

Don’t miss this magnificent poem from Miss K, 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, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest release from Desireé Dallagiacomo!

Kopano Maroga – “Disappearing”

2018 Button Poetry Video Contest.

“I would like to be in love and not have to lose. I would like to be alive and not have to lose.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem by Kopano Maroga, an honorable mention in the 2018 Button Poetry Video Contest!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest release from Desireé Dallagiacomo!

Dave Harris – “Preparing A Meal”

Featuring at Honey.

“You know nothing of love until you watch someone go hungry for you. Even then, what do you know of hunger?”

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

Dave’s debut book, PATRICIDE, is now available for pre-order! Get your signed copy before they’re gone!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest release from Desireé Dallagiacomo!

Sabrina Benaim – “Nature vs. Nurture”

Performing at Amsterdam Bar and Hall.

“There are nights my smile is the simple act of baring my teeth.”

Don’t miss this beautiful poem from Sabrina Benaim, performing at Amsterdam Bar and Hall in St. Paul, MN.

Sabrina’s highly acclaimed debut book, DEPRESSION & OTHER MAGIC TRICKS, is now available to order! Get your copy now!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest release from Desireé Dallagiacomo!

Jonathan Mendoza – “Onomástico”

2017 Button Poetry Video Contest.

“Ask me of my name, and I will tell you of the first men who brought it here.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem by Jonathan Mendoza, contestant from the 2017 Button Poetry Video Contest!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest release from Desireé Dallagiacomo!

Rupesh Bhattarai – “A Passport for My Mother”

2018 Button Poetry Video Contest.

“I want to get a passport for my mother, no woman in our family has ever had one.”

Don’t miss this wonderful poem by Rupesh Bhattarai, an honorable mention in the 2018 Button Poetry Video Contest!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest release from Desireé Dallagiacomo!