Joseph Capehart – “Fire Escape” (100K Views!)

“When asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, I said fire escape. Another way out when everything was burning.”

Congratulations to Joseph Capehart on topping 100,000 views on this phenomenal poem! Watch more videos from Joseph here and here!



And while you’re here, make sure to check out our other books and merch as well, including our awesome t-shirts and posters, and books by Donte Collins, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, Rudy Francisco, Rachel Wiley, Neil Hilborn, and our newest release from Phil Kaye!

Joseph Capehart – “Color Blind” (100K Views!)

“You are asking me to do something I have never had the privilege to. Blindness is never a solution.”

Congratulations to Joseph Capehart on topping 100,000 views on this amazing poem!



And while you’re here, make sure to check out our other books and merch as well, including our awesome t-shirts and poster and books by Hanif Abdurraqib, Olivia Gatwood, Donte Collins, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, William Evans, Rudy Francisco, Guante, Rachel Wiley, and our newest release from Neil Hilborn!

Joseph Capehart – “I Write About the Black Boy” (Button Live)


Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“I write about the Black boy, because aren’t you still asking about his father? Don’t you still wanna know if he stole those cigarettes? Don’t you sleep better with a reason? Aren’t you still sleeping? Aren’t you still sleeping?”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Joseph Capehart, 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 Neil Hilborn, Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, William Evans, Guante, Rachel Wiley, & our newest release from Neil Hilborn!

Joseph Capehart – “Wolves” (100K Views!)

“My father was a pastor, who didn’t teach me that being a man meant fearing God, but that being a man meant being God.”

Congratulations to Joseph Capehart on topping 100,000 views on this amazing poem. Check out more videos from Joseph here and here.



And while you’re here, make sure to check out our other books and merch as well, including our awesome t-shirts and poster and books by Jacqui Germain, Hanif Abdurraqib, Olivia Gatwood, Donte Collins, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, William Evans, Rudy Francisco, and our newest releases from Claire Schwartz and Stevie Edwards!

Best of 2017 #9: Joseph Capehart – “America Diss Track”

Best of 2017 #9: Joseph Capehart – “America Diss Track”

“I’m not even sure if this is a poem; I’m just mad.”

Heading into the new year, we’ll be counting down the top-viewed videos on Button from 2017! Coming in ninth on the list, “America Diss Track” by Joseph Capehart. Congratulations Joseph!

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.



While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out all our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Danez Smith, Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, William Evans, our newest release from Rudy Francisco & more.

Joseph Capehart – “America Diss Track” (100K)

“America, I didn’t wanna have to do this, but you left me with no other options.”

Congratulations to Joseph on topping 100,000 views on this great poem. Check out more videos from Joseph here and here.

Want your video featured on Button Poetry? 2017 Video Submission are open NOW – September 15th.



And while you’re here, make sure to check out our other books and merch as well, including our awesome t-shirts and poster and books by Jacqui Germain, Hanif Abdurraqib, Olivia Gatwood, Donte Collins, and our newest release from Sabrina Benaim!

Joseph Capehart – “For My Mom” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“My mom never taught me how to sing well, per se, but she taught me how to enjoy it.”

Don’t miss this wonderful poem from Joseph Capehart, performing at Button Poetry Live, January 2017. 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.

Come to Minneapolis, MN, June 2-3 for the 2017 Rustbelt Poetry Festival, hosted by Button Poetry! Tickets are now available!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out all our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Danez Smith, Hanif Abdurraqib, Jacqui Germain, Sam Sax, our newest release from Olivia Gatwood & more.

Joseph Capehart – “America Diss Track” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“America, I didn’t wanna have to do this, but you
left me with no other options.”

Don’t miss this fantastic performance by Joseph Capehart, performing at Button Poetry Live, December 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 all our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Danez Smith, Hanif Abdurraqib, Jacqui Germain, Sam Sax & more.