Ephraim Nehemiah – “Ghost”

Rustbelt 2019

“The thing about fathers, the thing about ghosts, is the fact that you can’t see them is the scariest part. That something so invisible can affect you this much.”

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

Want to get published by Button? Submit your manuscript to the 2020 Chapbook Contest. November 16th, 2020 – January 8th, 2021.

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!