2016 Button Poetry Video Contest.
“If a toddler drowns in an ocean and no one is around to photograph it, do we still care?”
Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Mohamed Hassan, Runner-Up in the 2016 Button Poetry Video Contest. Support Button on Patreon so we can continue to broadcast these amazing poets!
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2016 Button Poetry Video Contest.
“My grandmother has no teeth, but still she smiles.”
Don’t miss this amazing poem from Diana Khong, Runner-Up in the 2016 Button Poetry Video Contest. 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 all our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Danez Smith, Hanif Abdurraqib, Jacqui Germain, Sam Sax & more.
Performing at Button Poetry Live.
“I’m afraid to say his name because the quicker I say his name, the quicker I’ll empty myself of his memories.”
Don’t miss this powerful poem from T. Miller, performing at Button Poetry Live, March 2017. 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 all our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Danez Smith, Hanif Abdurraqib, Jacqui Germain, Sam Sax & more.
“You are not made of metaphors, not apologies, not excuses.”
Congratulations to Sarah on topping 1,000,000 views on this beautiful poem. Check out more from Sarah here and here.
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