Denice Frohman – “A Woman’s Place” (Button Live)

Featuring at Button Poetry Live.

“I heard a woman becomes herself the first time she speaks without permission.”

Don’t miss this awesome poem from Denice Frohman, 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!

Ariana Brown – “Instead”

Featuring at Intermedia Arts.

“I will not say I learned to stand stiller than air, though not still enough to disappear.”

Don’t miss this phenomenal poem from Ariana Brown, performing at Intermedia Arts 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!

Emi Mahmoud – “No One Tells You How Easy It Is to Fall in Love or How Hard It Is to Stay There”

Featuring at Button Poetry Live.

“I count the exits in a room as quickly as I count the exits in a conversation.”

Don’t miss this phenomenal poem from Emi Mahmoud, featuring at Button Poetry Live.

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

Desireé Dallagiacomo – “All the Plus-Size Models Are Actually Regular-Size”

Featuring at Icehouse.

“Some days I never look in a mirror. Some days I do everything I can to be unseen. But not everyday. But not today. And I’ll take that victory.”

Don’t miss this exquisite 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!

Ashlee Haze – “Shake What the Motherland Gave You” (Button Live)

Featuring at Button Poetry Live.

“I will not let you tell me that the Africa in my back is something that I should be ashamed of. I will not let you tell me that I should quiet these drums.”

Don’t miss this awesome poem from Ashlee Haze, featuring at Button Poetry Live.

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

Shay Alexi, Ryan Jones, Nate Mask & Christina Schmitt – “A Soft Ass Poem”

2018 Button Poetry Video Contest.

“This is a soft ass poem, full of all the gentle tender things that make my insides feel all warm and fuzzy and shit.”

Don’t miss this fabulous poem by Shay Alexi, Ryan Jones, Nate Mask & Christina Schmitt, a runner-up 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, Rachel Wiley, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, & our newest release from Blythe Baird!

Blythe Baird – “Theories About the Universe”

Featuring at Icehouse.

“Silly girl. She thinks this is what she wants, but she does not understand how it will hurt.”

Don’t miss this fantastic 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, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, & our newest release from Andrea Gibson!