“I marched through my own heart armed with nothing and came out the other side.”
Congratulations to Alysia Harris on topping 250,000 views on this powerful poem! Watch more videos from Alysia here and here!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest release from Desireé Dallagiacomo!
2018 Button Poetry Video Contest.
“Tongue don’t leave home the way the body do, so long as you keep it fed.”
Don’t miss this fabulous poem by Geramee Hensley, a runner-up in the 2018 Button Poetry Video Contest!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest release from Desireé Dallagiacomo!
Performing in St. Paul, MN.
“Isn’t it just like a man to revive himself just when he needs you?”
Don’t miss this incredible poem from EJ Schoenborn, performing at Amsterdam Bar and Hall in St. Paul, MN.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest release from Desireé Dallagiacomo!
Featuring at Icehouse.
“Some days I never look in a mirror. Some days I do everything I can to be unseen. But not everyday. But not today. And I’ll take that victory.”
Don’t miss this exquisite poem from Desireé Dallagiacomo, featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.
Desireé’s book, SINK, is now available to order! Get your copy now!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Rachel Wiley, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, & our newest release from Blythe Baird!
“I’ll never tell. You’re safe here, with 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: Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, & James Hartzer! Congrats Poets!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, & our newest release from Blythe Baird!
Performing in Minneapolis.
“To live in America is to already attend a funeral with complete strangers.”
Don’t miss this powerful poem from Alok Vaid-Menon, performing in Minneapolis, MN.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, & our newest release from Blythe Baird!
Featuring at Button Poetry Live.
“I will not let you tell me that the Africa in my back is something that I should be ashamed of. I will not let you tell me that I should quiet these drums.”
Don’t miss this awesome poem from Ashlee Haze, featuring at Button Poetry Live.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, & our newest release from Blythe Baird!
“The role of college will be played by me sleeping, also the role of work will be played by me sleeping.”
Congratulations to Ben Wenzl on topping 250,000 views on this remarkable poem! Watch more videos from Ben here and here!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Rachel Wiley, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, & our newest release from Blythe Baird!
2018 Button Poetry Video Contest.
“This is a soft ass poem, full of all the gentle tender things that make my insides feel all warm and fuzzy and shit.”
Don’t miss this fabulous poem by Shay Alexi, Ryan Jones, Nate Mask & Christina Schmitt, a runner-up in the 2018 Button Poetry Video Contest!
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Featuring at Icehouse.
“Silly girl. She thinks this is what she wants, but she does not understand how it will hurt.”
Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Blythe Baird, featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis.
Blythe’s newest book, IF MY BODY COULD SPEAK, is now available!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, & our newest release from Andrea Gibson!