Ebo Barton – “Value” (Video Contest Runner-Up)

2016 Button Poetry Video Contest.

“This body has always felt like an old motel with no keeper, and a room that I would gladly leave if I could.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Ebo Barton, Runner-Up in the 2016 Button Poetry Video Contest. Support Button on Patreon so we can continue to broadcast these amazing poets!

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Pamela J. Peters – “My Once Life” (Contest Winner!)

2016 Button Poetry Video Contest.

“I once lived when our language was beautiful; spoken everyday, and never misunderstood.”

Don’t miss this stunning poem from Pamela J. Peters, Winner of the 2016 Button Poetry Video Contest. Support Button on Patreon so we can continue to broadcast these amazing poets!

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Khonsay: Poem of Many Tongues – “Threat”


“Threat” from, Khonsay: Poem of Many Tongues
“Our destiny is not to have an unfortunate end.”
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Franny Choi – “Whiteness Walks into a Bar”

Performing at Rustbelt 2016.

“Whiteness, you are a bad joke everyone’s too uncomfortable to laugh at.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Franny Choi, performing at the 2016 Rustbelt Regional Poetry Slam in Columbus, Ohio. Support Button on Patreon so we can continue to broadcast these amazing poets!
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T. Miller – “They Say” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“I’m afraid to say his name because the quicker I say his name, the quicker I’ll empty myself of his memories.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from T. Miller, performing at Button Poetry Live, March 2017. If you’re in the Twin Cities, don’t miss the next Button Poetry Live show, first Monday of every month in downtown Saint Paul.

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Duck Washington – “In Sickness”


Performing at the Erotic Slam
“I have seen you at your most horrific, a nightmarish concoction of ailments and vapor rub, and I couldn’t be more smitten.”
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Ollie Schminkey – “How to Love Your Body in 10 Easy Steps” (250K Views!)

“Call it self-hate. Call it ‘I just need an alone day.’ Take an alone day every day.”

Congratulations to Ollie on topping 250,000 views on this powerful poem. Check out more from Ollie here and here.



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