Darius Simpson – “Church Home”

Performed at IWPS 2019

“That’s the miracle of Black folks, to gather in grief, then move so much that it blossoms into joy.”

Don’t miss this moving poem from Darius Simpson, performing at IWPS 2019 in San Diego, CA

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Best of Button Week 391

“Good god, there isn’t a healthy body in the world that is stronger than a sick person’s spirit.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Andrea Gibson! Congrats Poet!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Dave Harris, George Abraham, Natasha T. Miller, Porsha Olayiwola, L.E. Bowman, Andrea Gibson, Rachel Wiley, and our newest release from Darius Simpson!

Phil Kaye – “When You Move Out of New York City”

Performed at Little Island

“The months passed like minutes even in winter because we were young. Yes, lightning quick, but also glacial icebergs.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Phil Kaye, performing at Little Island in New York, NY

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Patrick Roche 1-Year Bookiversary

It’s the 1-Year Bookiversary of A Socially Acceptable Breakdown by Patrick Roche!

We have LIMITED $25 signed copies!

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ABOUT THE BOOK

A Socially Acceptable Breakdown is a poetry collection that explores themes of family, queerness, mental health, grief, pop culture, body image, love, joy, memory, myth, and magic.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Patrick Roche is an award-winning poet, mental health advocate, and Carly Rae Jepsen enthusiast from New Jersey. Videos of Patrick’s work have amassed 9 million views on YouTube, making him one of the most popular spoken word poets. Patrick has competed or been featured at multiple national and international competitions and festivals, including placing 3rd in the world at the 2016 Individual World Poetry Slam and 2nd at the 2017 Capturing Fire international queer slam. He has shared stages with Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of RUN DMC, Pitch Perfect star Brittany Snow, Everybody Hates Chris and The Walking Dead star Tyler James Williams, and Olympic Gold Medalist Chamique Holdsclaw. Patrick’s work has appeared in or been published by Button Poetry, UpWorthy, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, MSN, Beech Street Review, Gal Pals Present, Freezeray Press, Voicemail Poems, and his mom’s fridge.

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Steven Willis – “A Witness: Choose Your Own Adventure”

Performed at the Button Studio

“Don’t no police come back home with you. Ask you to take the stand but ain’t there when your body fall.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Steven Willis, performing at the Button Studio in Minneapolis, MN

Get Steven’s stunning book, A Peculiar People.

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Best of Button Week 390

“My body is not a temple; it’s a chandelier of strange fruit, a museum of memories.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Ebony Stewart! Congrats Poet!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Dave Harris, George Abraham, Natasha T. Miller, Porsha Olayiwola, L.E. Bowman, Andrea Gibson, Rachel Wiley, and our newest release from Topaz Winters!

BlacqWildFlowr – “Baecation”

Performed at the Stonewall International Poetry Slam

“Everyone always wants to visit my state. Come, press palms in silky sands, dive with dolphins, or taste citrus dripped from lips.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from BlacqWildFlowr, performing at the Stonewall International Poetry Slam in Baltimore, MD

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Rudy Francisco, Rachel Wiley, Dave Harris, Porsha Olayiwola, Ebony Stewart, Andrea Gibson, and our newest release from Topaz Winters!

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