“You don’t know my god. You and mine ain’t on speaking terms.”
Congratulations to Elizabeth on topping 100,000 views on this fantastic poem. Watch more from Elizabeth here and here.
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“How many times have I opened my mouth only to hear someone else’s voice?”
Congratulations to Joseph on topping 100,000 views on this fantastic poem. Watch more from Joseph here and here.
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“This is not female privilege; this is survival of the prettiest.”
Congratulations to Blythe on topping 1 MILLION VIEWS on this remarkable poem. Check out more from Blythe here and here.
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Performing at Button Poetry Live.
“Fuck these guys, we’re perfect as we are.”
Don’t miss this remarkable poem from Khary Jackson, performing 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.
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.
2016 Button Poetry Video Contest.
“We are human. We know this because we can look down on almost anything.”
Don’t miss this spectacular poem from Meghann Plunkett, featured contestant in the 2016 Button Poetry Video Contest. Join our mailing list and get notified for our next submission period!
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Performing at her book release in St. Paul.
“i am not afraid of blood which is also part of being a girl.”
Don’t miss this spectacular poem from Olivia Gatwood, performing at her book release in St. Paul. Check out Olivia’s incredible book, New American Best Friend.
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, our newest release from Olivia Gatwood & more.
“Love is something I know best by watching it wash down the drain.”
Congratulations to Anna on topping 100,000 views on this fantastic poem. Watch more from Anna here and here.
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“My body is selfish, it knows only how to take and never give.”
Congratulations to Kate on topping 100,000 views on this remarkable poem. Watch more from Kate here.
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“Death comes because the brilliance inside of us can only be contained for so long.”
Congratulations to Michael on topping 500,000 views on this phenomenal poem. Watch more from Micheal here and here.
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“It is your job to show them how they murdered a human being.”
Congratulations to Javon on topping 100,000 views on this magnificent poem. Watch more from Javon here and here.
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