2019 Video Contest
“I’ve seen eyes before, but yours must take the cake, must be the cake.”
Don’t miss this great poem from Hannah Johnson, a submission from the 2019 Video Contest.
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 Omar Holmon & Rachel Wiley!
The Amp Room.
“What if the rumor is true, and there is some skinny woman imprisoned inside my body begging to get out?”
Don’t miss this magnificent poem from Rachel Wiley, performing at AWP 2020 at The Amp Room in San Antonio, TX .
Get your copy of Rachel’s book, FAT GIRL FINISHING SCHOOL, 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 Kerrin McCadden & Omar Holmon!
Rustbelt 2019
“Brick is good at being brick. Brick graduated magna cum laude from Brick University, where brick learned how to be brick.”
Don’t miss this incredible poem from RJ Walker, performing at 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 Omar Holmon & Rachel Wiley!
“We only want to go where we can shine and become nothing but our names.”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Myles Taylor! Congrats Poet!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Rudy Francisco, Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest release from Omar Holmon!
Filmed by Slamfind.
“I asked God, ‘What is it like to get all the credit without none of the blame?’”
Don’t miss this amazing poem from Dasan Ahanu, filmed by SlamFind.
Want to see your poem on Button? Submit your video! 2020 Video Contest is now open!
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 Nava EtShalom & Rachel Wiley!
A poetry film by Motionpoems
“Colonization is still happening, it just looks different.”
Don’t miss this incredible poem from Maggie Smith, filmed by Motionpoems.
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 Omar Holmon & Rachel Wiley!
New Hampshire Institute of Art
“I am young enough to know that if you meet a magic cat you must bring him a gift.”
Don’t miss this amazing poem from Sarah Kay, performing at Phil Kaye’s book release show at The Bell House in Brooklyn, NY.
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 Omar Holmon & Rachel Wiley!
2019 Video Contest
“My friend walks home in the middle of the day and I hope he is not mistaken for a stranger.”
Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Darnell Carson, a submission from the 2019 Video Contest.
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 Omar Holmon & Rachel Wiley!
Get Lit Classic Slam
“Why does it seem like I’ve heard this story before?”
Don’t miss this great poem from Virginia Villalta, performing at the Get Lit Classic Slam.
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 Kerrin McCadden & Rachel Wiley!
Performing at IWPS 2019.
“They did not choose to be the thing put in the ground, but they are now a garden.”
Don’t miss this awesome poem from Jahman Hill, performing at IWPS 2019 in San Diego, CA.
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 Omar Holmon & Rachel Wiley!