Matthew Cuban Hernandez – “Challenger”

Performing at Art Share LA

“I tell them they’re worth so much more than a thousand words,
that they are an ocean of confessions, begging for an out.”

Don’t miss this excellent poem from Matthew Cuban Hernandez, performing at Art Share LA. Support Button on Patreon so we can continue to broadcast these amazing poets!

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Edwin Maldonado Jr. & Scot Free – “Jackie Robinson”

Performing at Southern Fried 2016.

“Apparently, serving your country doesn’t get you
served in your country.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Edwin Maldonado Jr. & Scot Free, performing at the 2016 Southern Fried Poetry Slam in Greensboro, NC. Support Button on Patreon so we can continue to broadcast these amazing poets!
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Ashley August – “Octoniggas: First Draft”

Performing at Rustbelt 2016.

“And y’all can’t see why I’m like this? I’m older
than my account balance, y’all.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Ashley August, performing at the 2016 Rustbelt Regional Poetry Slam in Columbus, Ohio. Support Button on Patreon so we can continue to broadcast these amazing poets!
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Dua Saleh – “Pins and Needles” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“People who blink more than twice when explaining their identity
to their loved ones often lead lonely lives.”

Don’t miss this excellent poem by Dua Saleh, performing at Button Poetry Live, November 2016. If you’re in the Twin Cities, don’t miss the next Button Poetry Live show, first Monday of every month in downtown Saint Paul.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out all our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Danez Smith, Hanif Abdurraqib, Jacqui Germain, Sam Sax & more.

Blythe Baird – “Relapse”

Performing in Minneapolis.

“I’ve considered myself to be recovered from my eating disorder for
three years, but I still write about it in present tense.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem by Blythe Baird, performing in Minneapolis. If you’re in the Twin Cities, don’t miss the next Button Poetry Live show, first Monday of every month in downtown Saint Paul.

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Will Giles – “Choir” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“This is how I think song can be sharpened into a knife.
Misery and memory just minor chords in the same chorus.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem by Will Giles, performing at Button Poetry Live, September 2016. If you’re in the Twin Cities, don’t miss the next Button Poetry Live show, first Monday of every month in downtown Saint Paul.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out all our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Danez Smith, Hanif Abdurraqib, Jacqui Germain, Sam Sax & more.

Tova Charles – “Suggestions from a White Feminist Poet”

Performing at Southern Fried 2016.

“A rose is still a rose no matter what color
that rose is. They’ll still call you pretty, for a rose.
But can’t you just keep all your thorns?”

Don’t miss this great poem from Tova Charles, performing at the 2016 Southern Fried Poetry Slam in Greensboro, NC. Support Button on Patreon so we can continue to broadcast these amazing poets!
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Neil Hilborn – “Me, But Happy” (Button Live)


Performing at Button Poetry Live.
“We can’t really be sad if we’re both sad
in the same place, right?”
Don’t miss this new poem from Neil Hilborn, performing at Button Poetry Live. Get your copy of Neil’s new book, The Future, here.

Joseph Capehart – “America Diss Track” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“America, I didn’t wanna have to do this, but you
left me with no other options.”

Don’t miss this fantastic performance by Joseph Capehart, performing at Button Poetry Live, December 2016. If you’re in the Twin Cities, don’t miss the next Button Poetry Live show, first Monday of every month in downtown Saint Paul.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out all our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Danez Smith, Hanif Abdurraqib, Jacqui Germain, Sam Sax & more.