Andrea Gibson – “The Year of No Grudges”

Performing in Longmont, CO

“I know most people try hard to do good and find out too late they should have tried softer.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Andrea Gibson, performing in Longmont, CO.

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Marie Brown – “20 Years”

Performed at WoWPS Finals 2020

“Deep inside I prayed that our children would be better people than the both of us put together.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Marie Brown, performing at WoWPS Finals 2020 in Dallas, TX.

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Sophia Emilie – “The Proposal”

Performed at WoWPS Finals 2020

“Yes, I’m the one proposing. No, it isn’t rom-com quirky, down-on-one-knee. It’s sitting in my friend’s car at half-past midnight telling him ‘Rather you than a stranger 800 miles away.’”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Sophia Emilie, performing at WoWPS Finals 2020 in Dallas, TX.

Check out the 2021 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest! Open NOW – January 10, 2022. More info and full guidelines here!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Dave Harris, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from Andrea Gibson!

David Bianchi – “Screams”

Performed by David Bianchi

“It’s the sound of children’s screams tearing through an abandoned Walmart hall and the sound of chain link fences and stomping boots and aluminum sheets covering them all.”

Don’t miss this gripping poem from David Bianchi, a Semi-Finalist from the 2020 Button Poetry video contest.

Check out the 2021 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest! Open NOW – January 10, 2022. More info and full guidelines here!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Dave Harris, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from Andrea Gibson!

Ollie Schminkey – “A Poem in which the Word ‘Nap’ is Replaced by the Word ‘Grief’”

Performing at the Button studio

“I let my mother sleep. She needs this grief more than I do, because she lives with him and all the death that crawls on him like fleas.”

Don’t miss this stunning poem from Ollie Schminkey, performing at the Button studio in Minneapolis, MN.

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Check out the 2021 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest! Open NOW – January 10, 2022. More info and full guidelines here!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Dave Harris, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from Andrea Gibson!

Ethan Fletcher – “Boy on the Bridge”

Performed by Ethan Fletcher

“It only took one bad decision that life had to bring that caused me to misplace my footing, and then before I knew it I was sinking.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Ethan Fletcher, a Semi-Finalist from the 2020 Button Poetry video contest.

Check out the 2021 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest! Open NOW – January 10, 2022. More info and full guidelines here!

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Blythe Baird – “Before the Starving”

Performing at Icehouse

“I wonder why survival was my entertainment of choice?”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Blythe Baird, performing at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN. Order your copy of Blythe’s debut book, AFTERWARDS.

Check out the 2021 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest! Open NOW – January 10, 2022. More info and full guidelines here!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Dave Harris, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from Andrea Gibson!

Jazzmen Victoria – “White Girl Magic”

Performed at WoWPS Finals 2020

“Despite the world trying to keep us down, we still show up and show out. I mean, how can you call yourself a diamond if you’ve never felt the pressure?”

Don’t miss this outstanding poem from Jazzmen Victoria, performing at WoWPS Finals 2020 in Dallas, TX.

Check out the 2021 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest! Open NOW – January 10, 2022. More info and full guidelines here!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Dave Harris, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from Andrea Gibson!

Ashlee Connors – “Christianity”

Performed at WoWPS Finals 2020

“Christianity calls me lost, strategizes interventions, violates my boundaries. I choke on my lover’s name, for she shall not be mentioned.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Ashlee Connors, performing at WoWPS Finals 2020 in Dallas, TX.

Check out the 2021 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest! Open NOW – January 10, 2022. More info and full guidelines here!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Dave Harris, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from Andrea Gibson!

Monica Montoya – “Desert Child”

Performed by Monica Montoya

“Wild girl, Native child, the Earth begs, for your raving rumpus. Your blood craves the taste of dirt. Your mother is calling you back.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Monica Montoya, a Semi-Finalist from the 2020 Button Poetry video contest.

Check out the 2021 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest! Open NOW – January 10, 2022. More info and full guidelines here!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Dave Harris, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from Andrea Gibson!