Jon Sands – “Even If”

Performing at McNally Jackson Books

“You’re a stupid dumbass and it’s lovely and terrible, and the only person you get to be. So even if you don’t have the land, pick up the shovel, then let it go.”

Don’t miss this awesome poem from Jon Sands, performing at McNally Jackson Books in Brooklyn, NY

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Jon Sands – “Break”

Performing at McNally Jackson Books

“Break me on a long night when I have exhausted the picture of myself that I have painted painstakingly. Break the me I am not.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Jon Sands, performing at McNally Jackson Books in Brooklyn, NY.

Get Jon’s fantastic book, THE NEW CLEAN!

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

Jon Sands – “Decoded”

Performing at McNally Jackson Books

“I nurture your blood and fill your emptiness from the sky.”

Don’t miss this fascinating poem from Jon Sands, performing at McNally Jackson Books in Brooklyn, NY.

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, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!