Jay Ward – “How to Train Your Dog” (Southern Fried)

Performing at the 2016 Southern Fried Poetry Slam.

“There is, after all, some reason that melanin
seeks after bullets the way it does.”

Don’t miss this stunning poem from Amanda Pressman, performing at the 2016 Southern Fried Poetry Slam in Greensboro, NC.
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.

Mahogany L. Browne – “Redbone Shames the Devil” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“You can’t tell me that ain’t love.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Mahogany L. Browne, performing at Button Poetry Live. You can get Mahogany’s book here.

The next Button Poetry Live show livestreams tonight, September 5th! Check it out here.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out the rest of 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.

Amanda Pressman – “Spring Rolls” (Southern Fried)

Performing at the 2016 Southern Fried Poetry Slam.

“I like my lies the way my mother used to make them.”

Don’t miss this stunning poem from Amanda Pressman, performing at the 2016 Southern Fried Poetry Slam in Greensboro, NC.
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.

Roscoe Burnems – “Metaphysics For White Privilege” (Southern Fried)

Performing at the 2016 Southern Fried Poetry Slam.

“Just because you didn’t create it doesn’t mean
you don’t benefit from it.”

Don’t miss this excellent poem from Roscoe Burnems, our first video from the 2016 Southern Fried Poetry Slam.
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.

Eric S. – “Virginity, Lost”

Performing at SlamMN!

“I am no closer to making love…
or not dry-heaving at the term ‘making love’.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Eric S., performing at SlamMN! in Minneapolis.
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.

Sam(ira) Obeid – “The Journal” (WOWPS 2016)


Performing at WOWPS 2016.

“It’s hard to make sense of a heart
that speaks louder than the body it fails to fit within.”

Don’t miss this excellent poem from Beck Cooper, performing at the 2016 Women of the World Poetry Slam in Brooklyn, NY. You can check out more of Sam(ira)’s work here.
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 79

“Dear God, if you are a season,
let it be the one I pass through to get here.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Ocean Vuong, Crystal Valentine & Aaliyah Jihad. 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 JUST-RELEASED book from Hanif Abdurraqib!

Sierra DeMulder – “Facts Written from an Airplane”

Performing at Honey in Minneapolis.

“Writing a list of ways I could be better
and writing a suicide note are the same thing.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Sierra DeMulder, performing at her book release show. You can grab both of Sierra’s books on a special discount here.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out the rest of 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.