“I’m sure they are embarrassed, though not nearly as much as they should be.”
Don’t miss this magnificent poem from William Evans, featuring at Button Poetry Live. Make sure to grab a copy of William’s book, STILL CAN’T DO MY DAUGHTER’S HAIR.
Button Poetry Live
“I programmed a bot to text my parents for me.”
Don’t miss this amazing poem from Arvind Nandakumar, performing at Button Poetry Live.
Want to see your poem on Button? Submit your video! 2020 Video Contest is now open!
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 Nava EtShalom & Rachel Wiley!
2019 Video Contest
“What a beautiful thing that was: to have it be her choice, to owe no one an explanation or apology.”
Don’t miss this amazing poem from Ayanna Albertson, a submission from the 2019 Video Contest.
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 Nava EtShalom & Rachel Wiley!
Featuring at Icehouse.
“All you needed was a ball and a group of boys who weren’t afraid of violence.”
Don’t miss this incredible poem from Adam Falkner, featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.
Adam’s highly-anticipated debut book, THE WILLIES, is now available!
Want to see your poem on Button? Submit your video! 2020 Video Contest is now open!
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 George Abraham & Rachel Wiley!
“Sometimes, waking up is like falling back asleep into my favorite dream.”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Sabrina Benaim! 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 release from Bianca Phipps!
Button Poetry Live.
“Self-care is a language I’m still learning.”
Don’t miss this great poem from Kofi Dadzie, 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 Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Nava EtShalom & Rachel Wiley!
Featuring at Icehouse.
“I am the opposite of forgiveness. I am all rage & shriek & flame.”
Don’t miss this incredible poem from Blythe Baird, featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.
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, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Jared Singer & Omar Holmon!
A poetry film by Motionpoems
“Since this is the beginning of the world, it’s up to you to define the edges, contour the known.”
Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Susannah Nevison, filmed by Motionpoems.
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 Omar Holmon & Nava EtShalom!
“Loneliness is my specialty like trembling that of an earthquake, or how a closet is supposed to hide all the right parts of me.”
Congratulations to Iain Kohn for topping 250,000 views on this amazing poem! Watch more from Get Lit.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, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Omar Holmon & Nava EtShalom!
Performing at Icehouse.
“When the sun goes down, everything becomes its own shadow.”
Don’t miss this amazing poem from Zach Goldberg, performing at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.
Want to see your poem on Button? Submit your video! 2020 Video Contest is now open!
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 Nava EtShalom & Rachel Wiley!
