Alyesha Wise – “To This Black Woman Body, Part I” (100K Views!)

“Tell them that if this here ain’t black and woman enough well, my black and woman enough body just don’t want you.”

Congratulations to Alyesha on topping 100,000 views on this beautiful poem. Check out more videos from Alyesha here and here.



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Alyesha Wise – “Two Poems for Awakening”

Performing at Art Share LA.

“Next time you chop down the old tree, bury the leaves, burn the bark.”

Don’t miss this beautiful poem from Alyesha, performing at Art Share LA. Support Button on Patreon so we can continue to broadcast these amazing poets!
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Alyesha Wise – “Dour”

Performing at Art Share LA

“I don’t feel like fucking smiling. Who the fuck always smiles
when they are the fuck alone?”

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Alyesha Wise – “Cannibal”


Performing at Art Share LA.

“You’ve been borrowing me for so long that I forgot to demand myself back.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Alyesha Wise, performing at Art Share LA.
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Best of Button Week 57

Alyesha Wise The Interview Best of Button

“Would you have stayed with me, during the long walks home, to tell me there is no shame in my step?”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Alyesha Wise & a video from Motionpoems. Congratulations poets!

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