“I’m trying to remind myself that redefining my identity does not make me a liar.”
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“How am I to forgive myself for doing nothing in the mouth of trauma? Is silence not an act of violence too?”
Congratulations to Blythe on topping 500,000 views on this magnificent poem. Watch more from Blythe here and here.
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“I have enjoyed relearning you as you age. Every year unwraps a new layer.”
Congratulations to Sierra on topping 100,000 views on this beautiful poem. Watch more from Sierra here and here. Don’t forget to check out Sierra’s incredible book, We Slept Here.
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Performing at Button Poetry Live.
“got a fifteen-second water break ten minutes ago and now we’ve got six miles around the golf course that is supposed to be the color of money but around here, looks like horse food.”
Don’t miss this fantastic poem by Olivia Gatwood, 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.
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“The world is trying to kill you.
It is trying to do this by stealing your voice.”
Congratulations to Melissa Newman-Evans on topping 250,000 views on this excellent poem! Check out more great work from Melissa here and here.
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