Performing at Great Plains 2016.
“Do me a favor, try holding your breath for the rest of this poem.”
Don’t miss this incredible poem from Johnny Osi, performing at the 2016 Great Plains Poetry Pile-Up in Lincoln, NE. 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.
Performing at Southern Fried
“Both of my parents died of overdoses. I paid for their funerals
with drug money. There goes that irony again.”
Don’t miss this incredible poem from Amin Drew Law, 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.
“The strongest I have ever felt was the first time I said no to a drink. I have said no every morning since September 29, 2008.”
Today, Michael Lee celebrates seven years of sobriety. Check out his inspiring poem about addiction and recovery below.
This poem was performed and filmed at the Soap Boxing Poetry Slam in Saint Paul, which has recently joined forces with Button Poetry to create Button Poetry Live, a new monthly show featuring some of the top poets from around the country as well as local performers. If you’re in the Twin Cities area, don’t miss our Grand Opening on Monday, October 5th at Camp Bar in Downtown Saint Paul. Tickets available here (for priority seating) or at the door.