“Even if I can’t remember, I was there, I was me, I was there.”
Don’t miss this sensational poem from Neil Hilborn, featuring at 7th St Entry in Minneapolis. Make sure to grab a copy of Neil’s newest book, THE FUTURE.
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“Last week, I was informed that when Black people die and go to heaven, they go through this purification process, and God will turn them white, like everybody else in heaven.”
Don’t miss this astounding poem from Jahman Hill, performing at the 2018 Rustbelt Poetry Festival in Detroit, MI.
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2017 Button Poetry Video Contest.
“The cop’s gun said, ‘I need to request some time off,’ and the bullet said, ‘All these frequent flyer miles and I always seem to travel to dark destinations.’”
Don’t miss this powerful poem by Donney Rose, featured contestant from the 2017 Button Poetry Video Contest!
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“An accent is just a mother tongue that refuses to let her child go.”
Don’t miss this phenomenal poem from Angelica Maria, performing at the 2018 Rustbelt Poetry Festival in Detroit, MI.
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“Ashley: I was her first kiss, but like it wasn’t gay. Okay, except now I actually am gay so maybe it was a little gay.”
Don’t miss this candid poem from Ollie Schminkey, performing at Honey in Minneapolis.
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“I loved you the same way that I learned how to ride a bike. Scared, but reckless. With no training wheels or elbow pads so my scars can tell the story of how I fell for you.”
Don’t miss this impeccable 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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“Was I not taught to be quiet so that my existence was more palpable for your consumption?”
Don’t miss this wonderful poem from Juliana Que, performing at Button Poetry Live.
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2017 Button Poetry Video Contest.
“There are days when I choke on my own voice and my words are unreadable through tears, or night sweats, or bone bruises, or silence.”
Don’t miss this great poem by Kevin W. Burke, featured contestant from the 2017 Button Poetry Video Contest!
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“Survival: verb. To refuse help, to live day in and day out in a haze.”
Don’t miss this stunning poem from Valin Paige, performing at Button Poetry Live.
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“I don’t think I ever really kissed any boys. I think my tongue had just been punching their tongues. But as soon as you loved me, all my callous went away, my hands so soft it hurt to pray.”
Don’t miss this beautiful poem from Andrea Gibson, featuring at Westcott Theater in Syracuse, NY.
Make sure to check out Andrea’s forthcoming book, LORD OF THE BUTTERFLIES.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, Hanif Abdurraqib, Donte Collins, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, Rachel Wiley, Neil Hilborn, & our newest release from Phil Kaye!
