Porsha Olayiwola – “Water” (100K Views!)

“I’ve heard sharks followed slave ships crossing the atlantic ocean, trailing black bodies thrown overboard.”

Congratulations to Porsha on topping 100,000 views on this stunning poem. Help support Button Poetry so we can continue broadcasting all these artists!
Check out more of Porsha’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!

Sierra DeMulder – “Paper Dolls” (100K Views!)

“Know this: the person who did this to you is broken. Not you.”




Congratulations to Sierra on topping 100,000 views on this incredible poem. Help support Button Poetry so we can continue broadcasting all these artists!
Check out more of Sierra’s work in her books, here.
And while you’re here, make sure to check out all our books and merch as well, including our awesome t-shirts and poster and new books by Jacqui Germain and Hanif Abdurraqib!

Sabrina Benaim – “Explaining My Depression to My Mother” (4M Views!)

“My depression is a shapeshifter. One day it’s as small as a firefly
in the palm of a bear; the next, it’s the bear.”

Congratulations to Sabrina Benaim on topping FOUR MILLION views on this incredible poem. You can check out more of Sabrina’s work 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!

Asia Samson – “As I Am” (Southern Fried)

Performing at Southern Fried

“Make me as I already am, because nothing
has ever been more beautiful.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Asia Samson, performing during the 2016 Southern Fried Poetry Slam in Greensboro, NC. Check out more of Asia’s work here and here.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.

Michael Mlekoday – “Don’t Ask Why I Stopped Believing in Magic”

Performing at Fox Egg Gallery in Minneapolis.

“The rain makes the whole city sound like a music box.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Michael Mlekoday, performing at Button Poetry Live. Check out this and more in Michael’s book, The Dead Eat Everything.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.

Lauren Zuniga – “Things That Happened to Me in High School that Would Not Be Appropriate for Me to Talk About in a High School” (250K Views!)

“On the drive home from the abortion clinic, I named every child
at the crosswalk.”

Congratulations to Lauren Zuniga on topping 250,000 views on this remarkable poem. You can check out more of Lauren’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!

Joseph Capehart – “The First Time I Met An Atheist” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“If the Pope had been available
I would’ve kissed that belly 100 times.”

Don’t miss this hilarious poem from Joseph Capehart, performing at Button Poetry Live. If you’re in the Minnesota area, don’t miss the next live show!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.

Shasparay Lighteard – “In This Shade” (Southern Fried)

Performing at the 2016 Southern Fried Poetry Slam.

“I have spent so much energy trying to be invisible.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Shasparay Lighteard, performing at the 2016 Southern Fried Poetry Slam in Greensboro, NC.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.

Desireé Dallagiacomo – “Notes on Loving a Five-Time Felon” (100K views)

“There are not enough district attorneys to convince me that the man who taught me how to ride a bike is meant to spend his life in a cage.”

Congratulations to Desireé Dallagiacomo on topping 100,000 views on this powerful poem. You can check out more of Desireé’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!

Mahogany L. Browne – “Redbone Shames the Devil” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“You can’t tell me that ain’t love.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Mahogany L. Browne, performing at Button Poetry Live. You can get Mahogany’s book here.

The next Button Poetry Live show livestreams tonight, September 5th! Check it out here.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out the rest of our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.