Kaveh Akbar – “Do You Speak Persian?”

Performing at Inside Voices.

“I’ve been so careless with the words I already have, I don’t remember how to say ‘home’ in my first language.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Kaveh Akbar, performing at Inside Voices.

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Kaveh Akbar – “Every Drunk Wants to Die Sober It’s How We Beat The Game”


Performing at Inside Voices.

“Let me now be calm for one fucking second, let me be open to revision.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Kaveh Akbar, performing at Inside Voices.

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While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Olivia Gatwood, Sabrina Benaim, Rachel Wiley, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, & our newest release from Andrea Gibson!