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!

Desireé Dallagiacomo – “A Man Says to a Woman I Love”

Featuring at Icehouse.

“I wish her an orgasm every hour, on the hour, the day she forgets his name.”

Don’t miss this marvelous poem from Desireé Dallagiacomo, featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.

Desireé’s book, SINK, 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 Sabrina Benaim, Rachel Wiley, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, & our newest release from Blythe Baird!

Duncan Slagle – “Thankfully, I Have Never Taken After My Father”

Performing at Icehouse.

“He always wanted me to inherit his instinct; like musk on a body bag.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Duncan Slagle, performing at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.

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!

William Nu’utupu Giles – “Service Exit” (Button Live)

Featuring at Button Poetry Live.

“A native grandmother’s bruised knees are still every resort’s most common amenity.”

Don’t miss this phenomenal poem from William Nu’utupu Giles, featuring 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!

Samira Sadeque – “The City As A Death Sentence”

2018 Button Poetry Video Contest.

“So many of us live in this city looking for home in places waiting to drown us.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem by Samira Sadeque, 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!

Blythe Baird – “To Live in the Body of a Survivor”

Featuring at Icehouse.

“To live in the body of a survivor is to never be able to leave the scene of a crime. I cannot ignore the fact that I live here.”

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

Blythe’s newest 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, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest release from Desireé Dallagiacomo!