Julissa Emile – “Tropical Depression”


Performing at the 2018 Rustbelt Poetry Festival.

“Maybe the women of my family are hurricanes, and maybe hurricane is just a name that man gave to mother nature’s reclamation of herself.”

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



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Bianca Phipps – “When the Boy Says He Loves My Body” (100K Views!)

“When the boy says he loves my body, but does not say he loves me, I let him.”

Congratulations to Bianca Phipps on topping 100,000 views on this marvelous poem! Watch more videos from Bianca here and here!



And while you’re here, make sure to check out our other books and merch as well, including our awesome t-shirts and posters, and books by Olivia Gatwood, Donte Collins, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, Rudy Francisco, Rachel Wiley, Neil Hilborn, & our newest release from Phil Kaye!

Manuel Ávalos – “Cruelty Free Mexican Food”

2017 Button Poetry Video Contest.

“They ask for a low price, but forget about the human tax for back-breaking labor.”

Don’t miss this phenomenal poem by Manuel Ávalos, featured contestant from the 2017 Button Poetry Video Contest!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, Rudy Francisco, Neil Hilborn, & our newest release from Phil Kaye!

Darius Simpson – “Dear 7th Grade Self”


Performing at the 2018 Rustbelt Poetry Festival.

“Dear 7th Grade Self, you are currently one of two Black people in a class of about 80, suffice to say you speak for Black people everywhere now.”

Don’t miss this sensational poem from Darius Simpson, performing at the 2018 Rustbelt Poetry Festival in Detroit, MI.



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Phil Kaye – “My Grandmother’s Ballroom”


Featuring at Honey.

“My grandmother’s mind was a ballroom. Inside were her memories, each one dressed for a celebration.”

Don’t miss this remarkable poem from Phil Kaye, featuring at Honey in Minneapolis.

Congratulations to Phil on the release of his debut book, DATE & TIME, now available!


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Best of Button Week 182

“The first person I tried to have sex with (after I break up with the person I’ve ever first had sex with) gave me head like a shy frog trying to catch a fly.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Raych Jackson, & Summer Durant! Congrats poets!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Hanif Abdurraqib, Donte Collins, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, William Evans, Neil Hilborn, and our newest release from Phil Kaye!

Sam Sax – “Lisp” (Button Live)


Featuring at Button Poetry Live.

“Sound shapes how we think about objects, the mouth shapes how sound spills out, how the speaker’s seen.”

Don’t miss this phenomenal poem from Sam Sax, featuring at Button Poetry Live.

Make sure to check out Sam’s book, A GUIDE TO UNDRESSING YOUR MONSTERS.


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While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, Hanif Abdurraqib, Donte Collins, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, Rachel Wiley, & our newest release from Neil Hilborn!

John Ratz – “Love in a Time of Desperation” (100K Views!)

“There’s no way I would let her die, but I wonder how far I would go to force her to live.”

Congratulations to John Ratz on topping 100,000 views on this remarkable poem! Watch more videos from John here and here!



And while you’re here, make sure to check out our other books and merch as well, including our awesome t-shirts and posters, and books by Olivia Gatwood, Donte Collins, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, Rudy Francisco, Rachel Wiley, and our newest release from Neil Hilborn!

Nikolas Martell – “Fuck Gender Death Punch”

Performing at Honey.

“My gender is so metal, it doesn’t even have a gender. Ate all the gender norms for breakfast and wears their bones as ornaments.”

Don’t miss this phenomenal poem by Nikolas Martell, performing at Honey in Minneapolis, MN.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, Rudy Francisco, & our newest release from Neil Hilborn!