Ollie Schminkey – “Confession (After Lilith Latini)”

Performing at Honey in Minneapolis, MN

“The priest starts coughing like he swallowed a bug, or else been surprised by the fact that the devil truly is a fourteen-year-old emo with too much makeup.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Ollie Schminkey, performing at Honey in Minneapolis, MN.

Ollie’s amazing book, DEAD DAD JOKES, is now available!

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!

Ollie Schminkey – “Ode to my Vagina”

Performing at Icehouse

“Trans people aren’t supposed to love their bodies, right? We’re supposed to be the same tragic story.”

Don’t miss this awesome poem from Ollie Schminkey, performing at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.

Ollie’s amazing book, DEAD DAD JOKES, is now available!

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, & our newest releases from Kevin Kantor, Jackson Neal & Azura Tyabji!

Best of Button Week 321

“For this moment, she feels like my mother and not just a person who is watching the same man die.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Ollie Schminkey! Congrats Poet!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Rudy Francisco, Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest releases from Kevin Kantor and Ollie Schminkey!

Ollie Schminkey – “To the Woman with the Jesus Necklace…” (Button Live)


Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“I love myself enough to make this body a place I want to live in.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Ollie Schminkey, 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 Olivia Gatwood, Sabrina Benaim, Rachel Wiley, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, & our newest release from Andrea Gibson!

Ollie Schminkey – “Experiences (Sexual)”


Performing at Honey.

“Ashley: I was her first kiss, but like it wasn’t gay. Okay, except now I actually am gay so maybe it was a little gay.”

Don’t miss this candid poem from Ollie Schminkey, performing at Honey in Minneapolis.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, Hanif Abdurraqib, Donte Collins, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, Rachel Wiley, Neil Hilborn, & our newest release from Phil Kaye!

Ollie Schminkey – “Threesomes” (100K Views!)

“Threesomes are great! By which I mean the idea of a threesome is great.”

Congratulations to Ollie Schminkey on topping 100,000 views on this incredible poem!



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 Olivia Gatwood, Donte Collins, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, Rudy Francisco, Rachel Wiley, and our newest release from Neil Hilborn!

Ollie Schminkey – “For Nikii” (100K Views!)

“To think that you were literally born into blood and pain and shit, and somehow, you grew up to be this beautiful.”

Congratulations to Ollie Schminkey on topping 100,000 views on this fantastic poem. Check out more videos from Ollie 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, Sabrina Benaim, and our newest release from Melissa Lozada-Oliva!

Ollie Schminkey – “How to Love Your Body in 10 Easy Steps” (250K Views!)

“Call it self-hate. Call it ‘I just need an alone day.’ Take an alone day every day.”

Congratulations to Ollie on topping 250,000 views on this powerful poem. Check out more from Ollie 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 new books by Jacqui Germain, Hanif Abdurraqib, and Aaron Coleman!

Ollie Schminkey – “Boobs” (500K Views!)

“My body is not wrong.
The way people talk about my body is wrong.
But my body is the only thing I can change.”

Congratulations to Ollie on topping 500,000 views on this fantastic poem. Help support Button Poetry so we can continue broadcasting all these artists!
Check out more of Ollie’s work here and here.
And while you’re here, make sure to check out our books and merch as well, including our awesome t-shirts and poster and new books by Jacqui Germain and Hanif Abdurraqib!