Akeem Olaj – Vampires

Performed at IWPS 2019 in San Diego, CA

“She wanted me to smile so everyone around me could be a little bit more comfortable with my sadness.”

Don’t miss this poem from Akeem Olaj, performing at IWPS 2019 in San Diego, CA

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Akeem Olaj & FreeQuency – “Keep On Token” (Southern Fried)

Performing at Southern Fried 2016.

“You were expected to be a black hole of silence
in a galaxy of white noise.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Akeem Olaj & FreeQuency, performing at the 2016 Southern Fried Poetry Slam in Greensboro, NC. Support Button on Patreon so we can continue to broadcast these amazing poets!
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Akeem Olaj – “Black Boys, Die Easy” (Southern Fried)

Performing at Southern Fried

“To be a black boy at this moment in time
is to have all your bones broken & still be expected to stand.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Akeem Olaj, 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.