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.

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.

Ashley Gowens – “Poison” (Southern Fried)

Performing at Southern Fried 2016.

“How do you cry for help when the same people
that surround you tell you that you’re their inspiration?”

Don’t miss this excellent poem from Ashley Gowens, performing at the 2016 Southern Fried Poetry Slam in Greensboro, NC. Support Button on Patreon so we can continue to broadcast these amazing poets!
While you’re here, head over to
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Neil Hilborn – “Traffic, Lightning, Gutter”

Performing at YouTube Space LA.

“Let me tell you what it’s like to ride a bicycle in a hurricane.”

Don’t miss this gorgeous poem from Neil Hilborn, available along with many of his others in his book, Our Numbered Days.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out all 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.

Suzi Q. Smith – “Mustangs” (Great Plains 2016)

Performing at Great Plains 2016.

“I was 13 the first time a man-boy tried to tell me he loved me; he was 20.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Suzi Q. Smith, featuring 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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Asia Samson – “90s Love” (Button Live)

Featuring at Button Poetry Live.

“I wanna love you like the 90s.”

Don’t miss this fun poem from Asia Samson, featuring 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.

Alida Cardós Whaley – “Fireflies & Fireworks” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“Today I do not celebrate.
I do not parade for continued colonization and death,
for white power and expansion.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Rachel Wiley, featuring at Button Poetry Live, April 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 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.

Christopher Martinez – “An Untitled Brown Poem” (Southern Fried)

Performing at Southern Fried 2016.

“I don’t think America has an immigration problem.
I think we have a national xenophobic attitude towards immigrants problem.”

Don’t miss this vital poem from Christopher Martinez, 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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Sierra DeMulder – “Chai & Whiskey”

Performing at honey in Minneapolis.

“This must be real love, I said in the
more poetic draft of my life.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Sierra DeMulder, performing in Minneapolis. Check out a special deal on Sierra’s books, only available here.

And while you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out all 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.

Anna Binkovitz – “Shaving My Pussy: A Play in Four Acts” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“Love is something I know best by watching it
wash down the drain.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Rachel Wiley, featuring at Button Poetry Live, April 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 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.

Ajanae Dawkins – “Sestina for Black Badgers” (Rustbelt 2016)

Performing at Rustbelt 2016.

“And if that ain’t a magic trick – for the sun to die with us
daily and come back to watch again.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Ajanae Dawkins, performing during prelims at the 2016 Rustbelt Regional Poetry Slam in Columbus, Ohio. Support Button on Patreon so we can continue to broadcast these amazing poets!
While you’re here, head over to
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