Blythe Baird – “What A Body Inherits (after Hieu Minh Nguyen)”

Featuring at Icehouse.

“When I was younger, I was convinced my mother was the only person who has ever hated my body more than I did.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Blythe Baird, featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis.

Blythe’s book, IF MY BODY COULD SPEAK, 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, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, Desireé Dallagiacomo, & our newest release from Dave Harris!

Shane Hawley – “Your Bosses Hate You” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“Upstairs there is a rainbow that ends in a file cabinet filled with all your hopes and dreams, and at the end of each day your bosses pull one out at random and light it on fire.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Shane Hawley, performing at Button Poetry Live.

Grab your copy of Shane’s hilarious book, ABC DEATH, 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, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, Desireé Dallagiacomo, & our newest release from Dave Harris!

Rob Gibsun – “On Grief & Healing” (100K Views!)

“Maybe courage is having the strength to find the fears that are taking up too much space, and press delete.”

Congratulations to Rob Gibsun for topping 100,000 views on this touching poem! Watch more videos from Rob here and here.



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

Sabrina Benaim – “The Truth Has Three Sides”

Performing at Amsterdam Bar and Hall.

“I miss you, but I don’t wish you were here.”

Don’t miss this beautiful poem from Sabrina Benaim, performing at Amsterdam Bar and Hall in St. Paul, MN.

Sabrina’s highly acclaimed debut book, DEPRESSION & OTHER MAGIC TRICKS, is now available to order! Get your copy now!

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

Best of Button Week 223

“Some days it feels like the only thing standing between me and a relapse is knowing that it is impossible to change the world on an empty stomach.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Blythe Baird, Golden, Sam Sax, & Andrea Gibson! Congrats Poets!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, Desireé Dallagiacomo, & our newest release from Dave Harris!

Michael Lee – “Row”

Performing at Amsterdam Bar & Hall.

“I’ve been clean for ten years, sometimes barely. I could throw it away if I wanted and in my favorite dreams I do.”

Don’t miss this heart-wrenching poem from Michael Lee, performing at Amsterdam Bar & Hall in St. Paul, MN.

Grab your copy of Michael’s powerful book, THE ONLY WORLDS WE KNOW , now available for pre-order!

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