Zachary Goldberg – “Hogwarts is Not a Safe Space” (Button Live)

Button Poetry Live

“These institutions have always tried to convince us that they are magic, but the truth is that they’ve just been playing with smoke and mirrors.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Zachary Goldberg, 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 Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Bianca Phipps & Javon Johnson!

Dave Harris – “And the Dog Say to the Cat”

Featuring at Honey.

“You won’t ever catch me playing dead. I’ve seen this house from all angles enough to know that we are both servants here.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Dave Harris, featuring at Honey in Minneapolis, MN.

Dave’s debut book, PATRICIDE, is now available to order!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Bianca Phipps & Javon Johnson!

Ariana Brown – “Ode to the City Bus”

Performing at Honey

“The longest relationship I have ever been in has been with the public transportation system.”

Don’t miss this awesome poem from Ariana Brown, performing at SAY Sí in San Antonio, TX.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Bianca Phipps & Javon Johnson!

Bianca Phipps – “Estrella”

A poetry film.

“mom never talked much about the day she met dad & that was alright with me because i didn’t have much to ask.”

Don’t miss this phenomenal poem from Bianca Phipps.

Bianca’s highly-anticipated debut book, CROWN NOBLE, is now available!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Rudy Francisco!

Reagan Myers – “Depression is Funny Like That” (2M Views!)

“I’m so tired of talking about my depression as someone else: a ghost that haunts me and I am afraid of the seance.”

Congratulations to Reagan Myers for topping 2,000,000 views on this powerful poem! Watch more from Button Poetry Live 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, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Bianca Phipps & Nava EtShalom!

Aly Richardson – “Real Woman”

Rustbelt 2019

“They say I’m not a real woman, and I’m like, ‘Who the fuck are you? Do you know what kind of woman I am?’”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Aly Richardson, performing Rustbelt 2019 in St. Louis, MO.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Bianca Phipps & Javon Johnson!

Rudy Francisco – “Letter to the Apocalypse”


Featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis.

“You’ve become the laughing stock of all disasters.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Rudy Francisco, featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis,MN. Order your copy of Rudy’s NEW book, I’LL FLY AWAY.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, Olivia Gatwood, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, Rachel Wiley, & our newest release from Javon Johnson!