“To be woman and black is to be born knowing
your beauty does not belong to you.”
Congratulations to Crystal & Aaliyah on topping 500,000 views on this amazing poem. Check out another collaboration between the two poets here.
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“Remember: white supremacy is not a shark;
it is the water.”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Guante & Ben Wenzl. Congratulations poets!
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Performing at Art Share LA.
“Was I just waiting all this time for you
to pen me into prayer?”
Don’t miss this beautiful poem from Fish Moges, performing at Art Share LA. Support Button on Patreon so we can continue to broadcast these amazing poets!
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Performing at Button Poetry Live.
“Sometimes the flame can be mistaken for warmth.”
Don’t miss this great poem from Kristen Jewel, performing at Button Poetry Live, December 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 all our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Danez Smith, Hanif Abdurraqib, Jacqui Germain, Sam Sax & more.
Performing at Art Share LA.
“Turns out, there’s no good way to become dust. Turns out,
there’s no such thing as a clean exit.”
Don’t miss this incredible poem from Hanif Abdurraqib, performing at Art Share LA. Check out Hanif’s book here.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out all our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Danez Smith, Olivia Gatwood, Jacqui Germain, Sam Sax & more.
“I wouldn’t say I’m sensitive. I would say I’m highly susceptible
to feeling a lot.”
Congratulations to Sabrina on topping 500,000 views on this excellent poem. Check out more from Sabrina here and here, and keep an eye out for her debut book, Depression & Other Magic Tricks, coming out later this year!
And while you’re here, make sure to check out our other books and merch as well, including our awesome t-shirts and poster and new books by Jacqui Germain, Hanif Abdurraqib, and Aaron Coleman!
“A rough draft is one of the rare times in life
you actually get a do-over.”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Matthew Cuban Hernandez & Olivia Gatwood!. Congratulations poets!
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!
Performing at the Great Plains Poetry Pile-Up
“The role of college will be played by me sleeping,
also the role of work will be played by me sleeping.”
Don’t miss this incredible poem from Ben Wenzl, performing at the Great Plains Poetry Pile-Up in Lincoln, NE. Support Button on Patreon so we can continue to broadcast these amazing poets!
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“The bended back of my speech comes from years
of carrying the black experience.”
Congratulations to Steven on topping 100,000 views on this phenomenal poem.
And while you’re here, make sure to check out our other books and merch as well, including our awesome t-shirts and poster and new books by Jacqui Germain, Hanif Abdurraqib, and Aaron Coleman!
Performing at Button Poetry Live.
“When tuition is steadily rising and starting salaries are dropping, degrees become no different than a designer bag: a cheap fashion statement not even worth a trip to the mall.”
Don’t miss this great new poem from Javon Johnson, performing at Button Poetry Live, November 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 all our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Danez Smith, Hanif Abdurraqib, Jacqui Germain, Sam Sax & more.