Anna Binkovitz – “Shaving My Pussy: A Play in Four Acts” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“Love is something I know best by watching it
wash down the drain.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Rachel Wiley, featuring at Button Poetry Live, April 2016. If you’re in the Twin Cities, don’t miss the next Button Poetry Live show, first Monday of every month in downtown Saint Paul.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.

Ajanae Dawkins – “Sestina for Black Badgers” (Rustbelt 2016)

Performing at Rustbelt 2016.

“And if that ain’t a magic trick – for the sun to die with us
daily and come back to watch again.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Ajanae Dawkins, performing during prelims at the 2016 Rustbelt Regional Poetry Slam in Columbus, Ohio. Support Button on Patreon so we can continue to broadcast these amazing poets!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.

Ebony Stewart – “Hairitage” (Southern Fried)

Performing at Southern Fried 2016.

“She makes a knot and says, ‘This is a fist,
for whenever you are weak you are also strong’.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Ebony Stewart, performing at the 2016 Southern Fried Poetry Slam in Greensboro, NC. Support Button on Patreon so we can continue to broadcast these amazing poets!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.

Best of Button Week 90

“The mind of a tortured artist is one we worship
for its struggle and judge for its suffering.”



Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Mila Cuda & Rachel Wiley!
While you’re here on our site, make sure to check out our books and merchandise in the Button Store, including books by Aziza Barnes, Danez Smith, Neil Hilborn and our NEW book from Aaron Coleman!

Riley Zahn – “Ode to Flannel” (Button Live)

Featuring at Button Poetry Live.

“Because when somebody saves you, you do the same for them.”

Don’t miss this lovely poem from Riley Zahn, featuring at Button Poetry Live, October 2016. If you’re in the Twin Cities, don’t miss the next Button Poetry Live show, first Monday of every month in downtown Saint Paul.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.

Jay Ward – “Get Free” (Southern Fried)

Performing at Southern Fried 2016.

“You don’t think I wanted to run? Didn’t try?
Didn’t bury my dreams? Hope is enough water to drown in.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Jay Ward, performing at the 2016 Southern Fried Poetry Slam in Greensboro, NC. Support Button on Patreon so we can continue to broadcast these amazing poets!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.

Charlotte Abotsi – “On Why I Never Stopped Bleeding” (WOWPS 2016)

Performing at WOWPS 2016.

“Perhaps I have exhausted all tears and I only
know how to bleed.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Charlotte Abotsi, performing at the 2016 Women of the World Poetry Slam in Brooklyn, NY.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.

Best of Button Week 89

“How many times have I opened my mouth
only to hear someone else’s voice?”



Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Joseph Capehart, Jeanann Verlee & Javon Johnson!
While you’re here on our site, make sure to check out our books and merchandise in the Button Store, including books by Aziza Barnes, Danez Smith, Neil Hilborn and our NEW book from Aaron Coleman!