“These parading men speak loudly of war, but have known none.”
Don’t miss this marvelous poem from Khary Jackson, performing at Augsburg College in Minneapolis.
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“I can’t think of a better toy for a transgender Irish kid to be than this.”
Don’t miss this incredible poem from Ry Irene, performing at Button Poetry Live
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2017 Button Poetry Video Contest.
“I do not believe anyone died because they were not strong. I believe I survived because I was lucky.”
Don’t miss this wonderful poem by Jonathan Mendoza, featured contestant in the 2017 Button Poetry Video Contest!
Check out our 2018 Video Contest, open now, August 1st – August 31st 2018!
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“I give myself permission to be and that is all that matters.”
Don’t miss this remarkable poem from Ashlee Haze, featuring at Button Poetry Live.
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“In California, our freeways are decorated with signs that ask us to be careful about how we use the water. They hang like an eviction notice from the environment. I wonder how long it will take the planet to tell us we can’t live here and the locks are changed.”
Don’t miss this insightful poem from Rudy Francisco, featuring at his book release party at Icehouse in Minneapolis. Get your copy of Rudy’s book, HELIUM.
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Featuring at Intermedia Arts.
“Conquest is for cowards. I only take what belongs to me.”
Don’t miss this amazing poem from Ariana Brown, performing at Intermedia Arts in Minneapolis, MN.
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“Note the creative phrasing, the novel juxtaposition of words: ‘the officer discharged his weapon, striking the individual.’”
Don’t miss this brilliant poem from Guante, performing at his book release party at Icehouse in Minneapolis. Don’t forget to check out Guante’s book, A LOVE SONG, A DEATH RATTLE, A BATTLE CRY.
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“The undulating of my mother’s belly was not a shame she hid from her children. She knew we came from this.”
Don’t miss this wonderful poem from Sonya Renee Taylor, featuring at Button Poetry Live.
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“My friend Jason, like a lot of us, didn’t really have much; just his smile and a lot of bad jokes.”
Don’t miss this incredible poem from Cristopher Gibson, performing at Button Poetry Live.
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“I can’t say for sure, but I think I’m bored with loneliness.”
Don’t miss this marvelous poem from Hieu Minh Nguyen, performing at Honey in Minneapolis.
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