James Hartzer – Trans Boy’s Broken Toe

Performed at the Strike Theater in Minneapolis, MN

“You want me to be a good boyfriend, but you don’t think I’m a boy. You think I already know how to fuck you because I used to be you.”

Don’t miss this poem from James Hartzer, performing at the Strike Theater in Minneapolis, MN

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James Hartzer – “Spider-Man Socks”

Performing at Icehouse.

“Who are they to say he cannot be himself in new skin? Who are they to smear his new name under their feet?”

Don’t miss this phenomenal poem from James Hartzer, performing at Icehouse.

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James Hartzer – “Hysterectomy” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“I wonder if he knows I grew up to be trans? I wonder if they both see the infant of a past I don’t remember.”

Don’t miss this phenomenal poem from James Hartzer, performing at Button Poetry Live.

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