Guante & Fred again.. – “Kyle (I Found You)”

Music video by Guante and Fred again..

“In this smoking chaos, our shoulderblades kissed. I found you. I found you beautiful, I found you exploding, I found you.”

If you haven’t yet, check out this incredible music video from Guante and Fred again..!

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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Rudy Francisco – “Drowning Fish” (100K Views!)

“Sometimes, ‘I’m fine,’ is the quickest way to say, ‘I don’t want to talk about it.’”

Congratulations to Rudy Francisco for topping 100,000 views on this incredible poem! Watch more from Rudy here and here.

The LIMITED EDITION copy of Rudy Francisco’s Helium is now available!

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!

Allison Determan – “An Ode to Summer Children”

Performed by Allison Determan

“An ode to summer children, who cartwheel and strike cross-your-heart deals under balmy stars.”

Don’t miss this beautiful poem from Allison Determan, 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!

Adam Falkner – “The Pussy Don’t Bite”

Performing at Icehouse

“When she grabbed my hand and walked me across the cast party to the bathroom, I was sort of prepared for the best or the worst.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Adam Falkner, performing at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.

Adam’s award-winning book, The Willies is now available!

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Carlynn Newhouse – “The Girl Makes Her Own Commandments”

Performing at WoWPS 2020

“Thou shalt not love a man who’s willing to burn the world if it means he can own the ash.”

Don’t miss this outstanding poem from Carlynn Newhouse, 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!

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Best of Button Week 341

“I am a wish rattled between two mirrors.”

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

CRUSH – “The Breakup”

Performing at WoWPS 2020

“I never understood fishing for sport, but it seems you have lost your touch. I’m no longer falling for your bait.”

Don’t miss this outstanding poem from CRUSH, 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!

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Andrea Gibson – “Acceptance Speech after Setting the World Record in Goosebumps”

Performing in Longmont, CO

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

Don’t miss this phenomenal poem from Andrea Gibson, performing in Longmont, CO.

Get Andrea’s incredible book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING!

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Trevor Hall – “A Dense Ball of Bubblegum”

Performed by Trevor Hall

“The shock for criticism, I’m ready for once more.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Trevor Hall, a Semi-Finalist from the 2020 Button Poetry video contest.

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Mia S. Willis – “Ten Things You Taught Me”

Filmed by SlamFind

“Your love planted a garden of doubt in my chest and the flowers are beautiful but now I can’t breathe.”

Don’t miss this excellent poem from Mia S. Willis, filmed by SlamFind.

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!