BeeThaPoet – “My Sister”

Performing at WoWPS 2020

“Black girls are whistles turned whispers, and we can’t forget their stories or fear whose turn will be next, for we’ve got more work to do.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from BeeThaPoet, performing at WoWPS 2020 in Dallas, TX.

Check out the 2021 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest! Open November 15, 2021 – January 10, 2022. More info and full guidelines 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, and our newest releases from Reagan Myers & L.E. Bowman!

Native Child – “Binti/Daughter”

Performed by Native Child

“Own your words. Choose them carefully one by one like lovers.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Native Child, a Semi-Finalist from the 2020 Button Poetry video contest.

Check out the 2021 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest! Open November 15, 2021 – January 10, 2022. More info and full guidelines 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, and our newest releases from L.E. Bowman & Patrick Roche!

Ollie Schminkey – “Deer Season”

Performing at Icehouse

“It weighed more in death than it did while it was alive.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Ollie Schminkey, performing at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.

Ollie’s amazing book, DEAD DAD JOKES, 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, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Patrick Roche!

Michael Szynal – “10 Things You Should Know if We Date” (100K Views!)

“My self-esteem is a helium balloon that’s been in the hospital room of my dying convictions for just a little too long.”

Congratulations to Michael Szynal for topping 100,000 views on this great poem! Watch more from Button Poetry Live here and here.

Check out the 2021 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest! Open November 15, 2021 – January 10, 2022. More info and full guidelines here!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by George Abraham, Dave Harris, Jared Singer, Rachel Wiley, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from Patrick Roche!

Bhumika Billa – “Away From Home”

Performed by Bhumika Billa

“I’m standing a thousand miles away from home, reading about the ashes of a woman’s body.”

Don’t miss this stunning poem from Bhumika Billa, a Semi-Finalist from the 2020 Button Poetry video contest.

Want to see your work featured on Button? Be sure to check out our next submission periods!

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, and our newest releases from L.E. Bowman & Patrick Roche!

Sierra DeMulder – “Autumn”

Performing at Icehouse

“I am in awe of this season, how every room in nature becomes a funeral.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Sierra DeMulder, performing at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.

Sierra’s book, WE SLEPT HERE, is now available!

Check out the 2021 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest! Open November 15, 2021 – January 10, 2022. More info and full guidelines here!

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Joshua Bennett – “Transatlantic Love Manifesto”

Filmed by The Strivers Row

“Maybe wrinkles are just the ways that our bodies keep time.”

Don’t miss this lovely poem from Joshua Bennett, filmed by The Strivers Row.

Check out the 2021 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest! Open November 15, 2021 – January 10, 2022. More info and full guidelines here!

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Best of Button Week 342

“You ever felt that? A split second when nothing in the world is dying?”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Andrea Gibson! Congrats Poet!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Andrea Gibson, Omar Holmon, Neil Hilborn, Porsha Olayiwola, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, Blythe Baird, Bianca Phipps, and our newest release from Patrick Roche!

Jane Belinda – “Golem”

Performing at WoWPS Finals 2020

“What is more human, and Jewish, than to die and remain a monument?”

Don’t miss this stunning poem from Jane Belinda, performing at WoWPS Finals 2020 in Dallas, TX.

Check out the 2021 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest! Open November 15, 2021 – January 10, 2022. More info and full guidelines 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, and our newest releases from L.E. Bowman & Patrick Roche!

Christopher Jean-Francois – “Anxiety”

Performed by Christopher Jean-Francois

“It’s loud and affecting us, but we try to deny it. We try to accept it. We manage. Somehow, we manage.”

Don’t miss this beautiful poem from Christopher Jean-Francois, a Semi-Finalist from the 2020 Button Poetry video contest.

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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, and our newest releases from L.E. Bowman & Patrick Roche!