Gigi Bella – “Lent”

Performed by Gigi Bella

“The holiest thing I can think of is the fact that I am still alive.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Gigi Bella, a Semi-Finalist from the 2020 Button Poetry video contest.

Check out the 2021 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest! Open NOW – January 10, 2022. More info and full guidelines here!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Dave Harris, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from Andrea Gibson!

Gigi Bella – “White Boys”

Performing at WoWPS 2020

“White boy won’t admit it, but he likes it when you get the answer wrong. Likes the feeling of knowing just a little bit more than you do.”

Don’t miss this awesome poem from Gigi Bella, performing at WoWPS 2020 in Dallas, TX.

Check out the 2021 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest! Open November 15, 2021 – January 10, 2022. More info and full guidelines here!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest releases from Reagan Myers & L.E. Bowman!

Gigi Bella – “TSA PSA”

Performing at Rustbelt 2019

“You tell me that the most beautiful thing about me is that I do not need you.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Gigi Bella, performing at Rustbelt 2019 in St. Louis, MO.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest releases from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie & Reagan Myers!