Hannah Dains – “Enough” (Get Lit)

Performing at the Get Lit Classic Slam.

“The most beautiful thing you could possibly be
doing is staying alive.”

Don’t miss this uplifting poem from Hannah Dains, performing during the finals of the Get Lit Words Ignite Classic Slam, the largest youth poetry tournament in Southern California. Order Get Lit Rising today at simonandschuster.com, and join the #LiteraryRiot at getlit.org.

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Hasani Harris – “Dancing in Solidarity” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“When your body matches the music of someone else’s rhythm, it is
a miracle. You are something larger than yourself.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Hasani Harris, performing at Button Poetry Live. 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 our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.

Adina Burke – “Burden” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“It isn’t long however before I learn to answer to the word ‘burden’.
I am burden.”

Don’t miss this stunning poem from Adina Burke, performing at Button Poetry Live. 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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Roscoe Burnems – “Lady at the Counter” (Southern Fried)

Performing at Southern Fried 2016.

“I was there for my daughter’s first word, first step, first fall,
and I’ll be there to catch the rest of them.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Roscoe Burnems, 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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Hanif Abdurraqib – “A Song to Make Us Forget the Burning”

Performing at Art Share LA

“I am invisible with the lights off.
I am invisible with the lights on, sometimes.
I walk into the sun and become nothing.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Hanif Abdurraqib, performing at the Button Poetry/YesYes Books showcase at AWP 2016 in Los Angeles. Hanif’s brilliant debut book, The Crown Ain’t Worth Much, is available now.

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Erica Hoops – “Maternal Instinct” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“The day I was refused for treatment, they told me
there was no outward evidence of my illness.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Erica Hoops, performing at Button Poetry Live. 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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RJ Walker – “Said the Confederate Flag to the American Flag”

Performing at Great Plains 2016.

“It’s amazing what people will do with a piece of cloth when you wipe up enough blood with it.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from RJ Walker, performing at the 2016 Great Plains Poetry Pile-Up in Lincoln, NE. Support Button on Patreon so we can continue to broadcast these amazing poets!
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Johnny Osi – “Breathe” (Great Plains)

Performing at Great Plains 2016.

“Do me a favor, try holding your breath for the rest of this poem.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Johnny Osi, performing at the 2016 Great Plains Poetry Pile-Up in Lincoln, NE. Support Button on Patreon so we can continue to broadcast these amazing poets!
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Akeem Olaj & FreeQuency – “Keep On Token” (Southern Fried)

Performing at Southern Fried 2016.

“You were expected to be a black hole of silence
in a galaxy of white noise.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Akeem Olaj & FreeQuency, 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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Khary Jackson – “Slay” (Button Live)

Featuring at Button Poetry Live.

“Who say I gotta dress carefully, so maybe I won’t get shot,
get profiled, get rejected for a job?”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Khary Jackson, performing at Button Poetry Live. 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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