Dua Saleh – “Pins and Needles” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“People who blink more than twice when explaining their identity
to their loved ones often lead lonely lives.”

Don’t miss this excellent poem by Dua Saleh, performing at Button Poetry Live, November 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.

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Tova Charles – “Suggestions from a White Feminist Poet”

Performing at Southern Fried 2016.

“A rose is still a rose no matter what color
that rose is. They’ll still call you pretty, for a rose.
But can’t you just keep all your thorns?”

Don’t miss this great poem from Tova Charles, performing at the 2016 Southern Fried Poetry Slam in Greensboro, NC. Support Button on Patreon so we can continue to broadcast these amazing poets!
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