“I always say a prayer under my breath after I tell someone they’re beautiful.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Isha Camara, Blythe Baird, Shay Alexi, Ryan Jones, Nate Mask, & Christina Schmitt! Congrats Poets!

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 Button Poetry Live.

“I count the exits in a room as quickly as I count the exits in a conversation.”

Don’t miss this phenomenal poem from Emi Mahmoud, 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!

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!

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!