“I don’t know how to explain that I am not in denial.”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Rachel Wiley & Will Giles. 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 and our new book from Aaron Coleman!
“Call it self-hate. Call it ‘I just need an alone day.’ Take an alone day every day.”
Congratulations to Ollie on topping 250,000 views on this powerful poem. Check out more from Ollie here and here.
And while you’re here, make sure to check out our other books and merch as well, including our awesome t-shirts and poster and new books by Jacqui Germain, Hanif Abdurraqib, and Aaron Coleman!
Performing at Button Poetry Live
“There’s a room in my basement filled with water and gold and that’s it.”
Don’t miss this incredible poem from Danez Smith performing at Button Poetry Live, July 2016. Check out Danez’s book here. And 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, Hanif Abdurraqib, Jacqui Germain, Sam Sax & more.
“The laws may have died but racism still flaps its wings here.”
Congratulations to Dave on topping 100,000 views on this beautiful poem. Check out more from Dave here and here.
And while you’re here, make sure to check out our other books and merch as well, including our awesome t-shirts and poster and new books by Jacqui Germain, Hanif Abdurraqib, and Aaron Coleman!
Performing at Button Poetry Live.
“What is written beneath our skin does not always fit inside our mouths.”
Don’t miss this fantastic poem by Sam Rush, featuring at Button Poetry Live, December 2016. 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.
“Your arms and legs will go numb starting at your hands and feet, every twitch and tingle an attempt to run for your life.”
Congratulations to Patrick on topping 250,000 views on this powerful poem. Check out more from Patrick here and here.
And while you’re here, make sure to check out our other books and merch as well, including our awesome t-shirts and poster and new books by Jacqui Germain, Hanif Abdurraqib, and Aaron Coleman!
Performing at Button Poetry Live.
“Before they built that freeway, there was a colony of houses, lined up like heritage on an auction block about to meet their god.”
Don’t miss this excellent poem by Donte Collins, 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.
Performing at Button Poetry Live.
“The sharpest blade I have is where I place my body.”
Don’t miss this excellent poem from Bernard Ferguson, featuring 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.
“My self-esteem is a helium balloon that’s been in the hospital room of my dying convictions for just a little too long.”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Michael Szynal & RJ Walker. 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 and our new book from Aaron Coleman!