Ben Wenzl – “From an Early Age” (Great Plains)

Performing at Great Plains 2016.

“From an early age we learned that opposites attract:
negative/positive, hot/cold, boy/boy…”

Don’t miss this great poem from Ben Wenzl, 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!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.

Melissa Lozada-Oliva – “Low Power Mode” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“I wanna make out with all of my unread emails.”

Don’t miss this wonderful poem from Melissa Lozada-Oliva, featuring at Button Poetry Live, July 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 our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.

Best of 2016 #3: Jamie Mortara – “Some Things You Need to Know Before Dating Me”

Best of 2016 #3:
Jamie Mortara – “Some Things You Need to Know
Before Dating Me”

“Too many people have claimed they can read me like a book
and then they went and put me on a shelf.”

Heading into the new year, we’re counting down the top-viewed videos on Button from 2016! Coming in third on the list, “Some Things You Need to Know Before Dating Me” by Jamie Mortara. Congratulations Jamie!

Note: This countdown list only covers a small fraction of the brilliant artists who let us share their work on our channel this year, and is by no means a definitive list of the “best” poems, simply the ones that got the most views. Take some time and check out more from the past year on our channel!


Ashley August – “Roaches” (Rustbelt 2016)

Performing at Rustbelt 2016

“I wanna take a moment to give a shout-out
to the Bronx Zoo, for giving me the glorious opportunity
to name cockroaches after my exes.”

Don’t miss this hilarious poem from Ashley August, performing at the 2016 Rustbelt Regional Poetry Slam in Columbus, OH. Support Button on Patreon so we can continue to broadcast these amazing poets!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.