Filmed by Motionpoems
“If there are fewer stars now than when I was a child, I can’t say which are missing.”
Don’t miss this terrific poem from Maggie Smith, 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 Rudy Francisco & Javon Johnson!
Button Poetry Live
“I only laugh to show the size of my teeth.”
Don’t miss this amazing poem from Angelica Maria Aguilera , 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 Rudy Francisco & Javon Johnson!
“I can tell you my history by the things my eyes have seen, but you learn nothing by the shape of them.”
Congratulations to Leah Anderson for topping 100,000 views on this great poem! Watch more from Button Poetry Live 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 Javon Johnson & Rudy Francisco!
Superfine
“I have read poems aloud in barrooms about fresh heartache and addiction.”
Don’t miss this incredible poem from Adam Falkner, featuring at Superfine, Brooklyn, NY.
Adam’s highly-anticipated debut book, THE WILLIES, 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 Rudy Francisco & Javon Johnson!
Performing at Storytellers X
“Nothing will ever taste right until it does.”
Don’t miss this great poem from Asia Samson, performing at Storytellers X at the Kroxon in Miami, FL.
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 Bianca Phipps & Javon Johnson!
“Look them in the eye, tell them you’re the motherfucking armageddon.”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Rudy Francisco! 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 Javon Johnson!
Featuring at Icehouse.
“I’m done sitting through sermons that remind me I’ll burn soon; never quick enough.”
Don’t miss this awesome poem from Raych Jackson, featuring at Icehouse in Minneapols,MN.
Raych’s book, EVEN THE SAINTS AUDITION, 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 Bianca Phipps & Rachel Wiley!
Filmed by Motionpoems
“Fire came and licked up our houses.”
Don’t miss this incredible poem from Eve L. Ewing, 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 Rudy Francisco & Javon Johnson!
Button Poetry Live
“These institutions have always tried to convince us that they are magic, but the truth is that they’ve just been playing with smoke and mirrors.”
Don’t miss this amazing poem from Zachary Goldberg, 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 Bianca Phipps & Javon Johnson!
Featuring at Honey.
“You won’t ever catch me playing dead. I’ve seen this house from all angles enough to know that we are both servants here.”
Don’t miss this powerful poem from Dave Harris, featuring at Honey in Minneapolis, MN.
Dave’s debut book, PATRICIDE, is now available to 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, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Bianca Phipps & Javon Johnson!