Andrea Gibson – “Ode to the Public Panic Attack”


Featuring at Button Poetry Live.

“If you’ve never had a panic attack, there’s a good chance you’ve been an ass
to someone who has.”

Don’t miss this important poem from Andrea Gibson, featuring at Westcott Theater in Syracuse, NY.

Make sure to check out Andrea’s forthcoming book, LORD OF THE BUTTERFLIES.


Get Andrea’s Book Here
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While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, Hanif Abdurraqib, Donte Collins, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, Rachel Wiley, Neil Hilborn, & our newest release from Phil Kaye!

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“I loved you the same way that I learned how to ride a bike. Scared, but reckless. With no training wheels or elbow pads so my scars can tell the story of how I fell for you.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Rudy Francisco, Andrea Gibson, & Valin Paige! Congrats poets!


Get Rudy’s Book Here
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Get Andrea’s Book Here
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While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Hanif Abdurraqib, Donte Collins, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, William Evans, Neil Hilborn, and our newest release from Phil Kaye!

Andrea Gibson – “First Love”


Featuring at Button Poetry Live.

“I don’t think I ever really kissed any boys. I think my tongue had just been punching their tongues. But as soon as you loved me, all my callous went away, my hands so soft it hurt to pray.”

Don’t miss this beautiful poem from Andrea Gibson, featuring at Westcott Theater in Syracuse, NY.

Make sure to check out Andrea’s forthcoming book, LORD OF THE BUTTERFLIES.


Get Andrea’s Book Here
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While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, Hanif Abdurraqib, Donte Collins, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, Rachel Wiley, Neil Hilborn, & our newest release from Phil Kaye!

Andrea Gibson – “The Nutritionist” (Button Live)


Featuring at Button Poetry Live.

“To anyone who has ever wanted to die: I have been told sometimes the most healing thing we can do is remind ourselves over and over and over, other people feel this way too.”

Don’t miss this remarkable poem from Andrea Gibson, featuring at Button Poetry Live.

Send us your poems! The 2017 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest is now open for submissions. November 15th – January 5th, 2017-2018. Check out the full information and guidelines for the contest here!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Mahogany L. Browne, Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Jacqui Germain, Aaron Coleman, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, our newest release from William Evans & more.

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“Any feminist who has ever taken the high road will tell you the high road gets backed up.”




Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Andrea Gibson and Patrick Roche. 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, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, and our newest release from William Evans.

Andrea Gibson – “To the Men Catcalling My Girlfriend as I’m Walking Beside Her” (Button Live)


Featuring at Button Poetry Live.
“Any feminist who has ever taken the high road will tell you the high road gets backed up.”
Don’t miss this important poem from Andrea Gibson, featuring at Button Poetry Live.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Mahogany L. Browne, Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Jacqui Germain, Aaron Coleman, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, our newest release from William Evans & more.

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“I text myself, ‘I knew you would need me.’”



Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Olivia Gatwood, Andrea Gibson, Sam Sax, & Melissa Lozada-Oliva. 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, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, and our newest release from Melissa Lozada-Oliva.

Andrea Gibson – “Orlando” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“Life, it’s like funeral practice: half of us already dead to our families before we die, half of us on our knees still trying to crawl into the family photo.”

Don’t miss this heartbreaking poem from Andrea Gibson, featuring at Button Poetry Live, April 2017.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Mahogany L. Browne, Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Jacqui Germain, Aaron Coleman, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, & more.

Andrea Gibson – “Prism” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“I suppose we wear our traumas the way the guillotine wears gravity; our lovers’ necks are so soft.”

Don’t miss this beautiful poem by Andrea Gibson, featuring at Button Poetry Live. If you’re in the Twin Cities, don’t miss the next Button Poetry Live show, first Monday of every month in downtown Saint Paul, or watch LIVE from our YouTube Channel.

Want to have your video featured on Button Poetry? Video submissions are open NOW, August 1st – September 15th!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out all our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Danez Smith, Jacqui Germain, Hanif Abdurraqib, Olivia Gatwood, Donte Collins, our newest release from Sabrina Benaim & more.

Andrea Gibson – “Photoshopping My Sister’s Mugshot” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“How do I say the truth isn’t the right filter? The truth knows nothing of who you almost were.”

Don’t miss this spectacular poem from Andrea Gibson, featuring at Button Poetry Live. If you’re in the Twin Cities, don’t miss the next Button Poetry Live show, first Monday of every month in downtown Saint Paul.



While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Mahogany L. Browne, Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Sabrina Benaim, Jacqui Germain, Aaron Coleman & more.