Performing at Button Poetry Live.
“I write about the Black boy, because aren’t you still asking about his father? Don’t you still wanna know if he stole those cigarettes? Don’t you sleep better with a reason? Aren’t you still sleeping? Aren’t you still sleeping?”
Don’t miss this powerful poem from Joseph Capehart, 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 Neil Hilborn, Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, William Evans, Guante, Rachel Wiley, & our newest release from Neil Hilborn!