Filmed by SlamFind
“When I say I am trans, I mean a transformation. Renamed myself ‘Ilyus.’ It means ‘the love of God,’ and that too is blood, but bleeds more like before I was this body I was half a prayer.”
Don’t miss this incredible poem from Ilyus Evander, filmed by SlamFind.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Rachel Wiley, Javon Johnson, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from Ebony Stewart!
Performing at Button Poetry Live
“Speak of love, and let it be your favorite word in a poem.”
Don’t miss this awesome poem from Melania-Luisa Marte, performing at Button Poetry Live, August 2019.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Rachel Wiley, Javon Johnson, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from Ebony Stewart!
2021 Button Poetry Video Contest
“Where asking for change is a full-time hustle, where kids selling candy to just stay out of trouble.”
Don’t miss this stunning poem from Anthony Colon, a Category Winner of the 2021 Button Poetry Video Contest!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Rudy Francisco, Rachel Wiley, Dave Harris, Porsha Olayiwola, Blythe Baird, Andrea Gibson, and our newest release from Ebony Stewart!
Filmed by The Strivers Row
“Nobody asks how it feels to be oil. To slip through the fingers of the people who promise to preserve you, and all that’s left is a residue.”
Don’t miss this powerful poem from Alysia Harris and Zora Howard, filmed by The Strivers Row.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Rachel Wiley, Javon Johnson, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from Ebony Stewart!
Performing at Icehouse
“My body is always afraid of how much it is taking away from other bodies.”
Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Tanesha Nicole, performing at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Rudy Francisco, Rachel Wiley, Dave Harris, Porsha Olayiwola, Blythe Baird, Andrea Gibson, and our newest release from Ebony Stewart!
Performing at Encore ATX
“Dear universe, I’m still standing here. I’m still loving here, in this body, with this heart.”
Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Ebony Stewart, performing at Encore ATX.
Ebony’s spectacular book, BloodFresh is now available!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Rudy Francisco, Neil Hilborn, Dave Harris, Porsha Olayiwola, Blythe Baird, Rachel Wiley, and our newest release from Ebony Stewart!
Performing at AWP
“Poetry is about relationships, each word affecting a person. Be careful what you say and who you are speaking to.”
Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Ariana Brown, performing at AWP in San Antonio, TX!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Rudy Francisco, Rachel Wiley, Dave Harris, Porsha Olayiwola, Blythe Baird, Andrea Gibson, and our newest release from Ebony Stewart!
Performing at Button Poetry Live
“The internet taught me to want it whether I want it or not because I am wanted. To feel the most beautiful when I am naked.”
Don’t miss this powerful poem from Anna Šverclová, performing at Button Poetry Live!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Rudy Francisco, Rachel Wiley, Dave Harris, Porsha Olayiwola, Blythe Baird, Andrea Gibson, and our newest release from Ebony Stewart!
2021 Button Poetry Video Contest
“‘I, your seahorse companion, gender ambivalent and capable of producing a thousand eggs, will have a thousand babies,’ I promised as you peeked into my hands, and together we marveled at our treasure.”
Don’t miss this stunning poem from Carson Wolfe, a Category Winner of the 2021 Button Poetry Video Contest!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Rudy Francisco, Rachel Wiley, Dave Harris, Porsha Olayiwola, Blythe Baird, Andrea Gibson, and our newest release from Ebony Stewart!
Performed by Patrick Roche
“My brain buds and blooms and is a symbol of love when gifted to a partner.”
Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Patrick Roche, performed and recorded in his home.
Get Patrick’s debut book, A SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE BREAKDOWN.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Rudy Francisco, Neil Hilborn, Dave Harris, Porsha Olayiwola, Blythe Baird, Andrea Gibson, and our newest release from Ebony Stewart!
