“I am a turtle without a shell and I have the scars to prove it.”
Don’t miss this amazing poem from Guante, performing in Minneapolis at the release part for Sierra DeMulder’s new book.
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Neil Hilborn – “Our Numbered Days (Home)”
“My house only felt like a home underwater, in floods.”
Check out this gorgeous poem from Neil Hilborn, performing from his book, Our Numbered Days, available here from the Button Store.
Kayla Q – “Questions I’ve Been Asked as a Midwife”
“We are the granddaughters of the witches they forgot to burn”
Don’t miss this great poem from Kayla Q, performing at the Great Plains Poetry Pile-Up.
Giddy Perez – “Giddy Scissorhands” (Button Poetry Live)
“I’m like a magician / come watch me do a fade.”
Check out this inspiring poem from Giddy Perez, performing at Button Poetry Live.
Minnesota folks! Don’t miss the next Button Poetry Live, February 1st (TOMORROW) in downtown Saint Paul!
Amber Tamblyn – “Untitled Actress”
“Character is shy yet codependent, searching for love in all the wrong men.”
Check out this sharp poem from Amber Tamblyn, performing at Art Share LA.
Michael Lee – “Waking Up Naked”
“The strongest I have ever felt was the first time I said no to a drink. I have said no every morning since September 29, 2008.”
Today, Michael Lee celebrates seven years of sobriety. Check out his inspiring poem about addiction and recovery below.
This poem was performed and filmed at the Soap Boxing Poetry Slam in Saint Paul, which has recently joined forces with Button Poetry to create Button Poetry Live, a new monthly show featuring some of the top poets from around the country as well as local performers. If you’re in the Twin Cities area, don’t miss our Grand Opening on Monday, October 5th at Camp Bar in Downtown Saint Paul. Tickets available here (for priority seating) or at the door.
Best of Button Week 23
“I grew up learning how to protect men who hate me.”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button Playlist, featuring the hottest recent videos on the Button YouTube channel. Updated every week! Today’s additions: Crystal Valentine, Aaliyah Jihad, and Ellyn Touchette. Congratulations poets!