Brandon Melendez – “Etymology of Absence”

Performing at Rustbelt 2018.

“I know borders are not just built around countries, some borders are built inside of mouths, across bodies, between home and land.”

Don’t miss this moving poem from Brandon Melendez, performing at the 2018 Rustbelt Poetry Festival in Detroit, MI.

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!

Toaster – “Tall People Privilege” (100K Views!)

“It’s scientifically proven that tall people are more attractive or some shit.”

Congratulations to Toaster for topping 100,000 views on this hilarious poem! Watch more videos from Toaster 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!

Shasparay – “Quantasia”

Performing at Rustbelt 2018.

“I got more likes on Facebook for losing 20 pounds than I got for getting a full-tuition scholarship.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Shasparay, performing at the 2018 Rustbelt Poetry Festival in Detroit, MI.

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!

Desireé Dallagiacomo – “13 Ways of Looking at a Rapist”

Featuring at Icehouse.

“All my friends have them, you’d think we collect them on purpose at this point.”

Don’t miss this phenomenal poem from Desireé Dallagiacomo, featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.

Desireé’s book, SINK, 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!

Denice Frohman – “A Queer Girl’s Ode to the Piragüero”

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“Praise everything we build under the table: the underworld of workers and wielders, America’s thumping baseline, the chorus of a country.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Denice Frohman, 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, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, Desireé Dallagiacomo, & our newest release from Dave Harris!

Best of Button Week 218

“Don’t forget my fist is stronger than any bullet.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Golden, Andrea Gibson, Phil Kaye, & Bilal Moon! 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!

Zack Lesmeister – “Ode to My Father”

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“I’m 18 years old and still afraid of the dark. My therapist said it’s normal for kids to be afraid of the dark.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Zack Lesmeister, 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, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, Desireé Dallagiacomo, & our newest release from Dave Harris!

Jonathan Mendoza – “Brown Boy, White Boy” (100K Views!)

“Biracial boy is tug-of-war, but biracial boy is both sets of hands pulling at each end.”

Congratulations to Jonathan Mendoza for topping 100,000 views on this powerful poem! Watch more videos from Jonathan 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!