Performed at Hamline University

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Eric Sirota, performing at Hamline University in St. Paul, MN

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Performing at Great Plains 2016.

“My daily life is the cleanest argument for gun control.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Eric Sirota, performing at the 2016 Great Plains Poetry Pile-Up in Lincoln, NE. Support Button on Patreon so we can continue to broadcast these amazing poets!
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Performing at the Great Plains Poetry Pile-Up

“It’s three P.M. and I am fucking hungry.”

Don’t miss this excellent poem from Eric Sirota, performing at the 2015 Great Plains Poetry Pile-Up in Lincoln, NE.
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Eric Best of Button

“I did just come out against polar bears in an argument. I’m not saying we shouldn’t try to save them, but they are mean, and will eat us.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button Playlist, featuring the hottest recent videos on the Button YouTube channel. Updated every week! Today’s additions: Eric Sirota, Melissa Lozada-Oliva & Jonathan Mendoza. Congratulations poets!

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