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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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“To be dyslexic is to be a grown man who is still afraid to read out loud.”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: RJ Wright! Congrats Poet!
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Featuring at Honey
“Just because we do not speak of them does not mean they are forgotten.”
Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Jared Singer, featuring at Honey in Minneapolis, MN.
Grab your copy of Jared’s incredible book, FORGIVE YOURSELF THESE TINY ACTS OF SELF-DESTRUCTION , now available!
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“After being dumped on New Year’s Day, which is two weeks before my birthday, I’m in my room processing this and pouting. The key word here is pouting.”
Congratulations to Omar Holmon for topping 100,000 views on this absolutely amazing poem! Watch more from Button Poetry Live here.
Omar’s book, WE WERE ALL SOMEONE ELSE YESTERDAY, is now available!
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2019 Video Contest
“Five reasons not to omit your sex from your online gaming profile…”
Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Joi McClain, a submission from the 2019 Video Contest.
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