Michael Szynal – “10 Things You Should Know if We Date” (100K Views!)

“My self-esteem is a helium balloon that’s been in the hospital room of my dying convictions for just a little too long.”

Congratulations to Michael Szynal for topping 100,000 views on this great poem! Watch more from Button Poetry Live here and here.

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Best of Button Week 106

“My self-esteem is a helium balloon that’s been in the hospital room of my dying convictions for just a little too long.”



Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Michael Szynal & RJ Walker. Congratulations poets!
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