Patrick Roche – “Every 40 Seconds” (500K Views!)

“This is a eulogy for those swallowed by their own minds.”

Congratulations to Patrick Roche for topping 500,000 views on this incredible poem! Watch more from Patrick here and here.

Patrick Roche’s NEW book, A Socially Acceptable Breakdown 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 L.E. Bowman!

Miles Hodges – “Count On It”

Filmed by The Strivers Row

“I so badly just want things I know I can count on.”

Don’t miss this beautiful poem from Miles Hodges, 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!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by George Abraham, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest releases from L.E. Bowman & Patrick Roche!

Exit 36 Slam Poetry Festival

Exit 36 Festival Information

Join us in Pompano Beach for the fourth annual Exit 36 Slam Poetry Festival!

The festival seeks to serve the community through educational, theatrical, and literary performances. It will showcase regional, national, and international writers, facilitators, and artists to honor the creative genius of our own cultural arts pioneers.

Includes:
Writing workshops
Artists’ talks
Slam Poetry competition

This year’s celebrity judge is Malcolm-Jamal Warner (The Cosby Show and The Resident)

Get your tickets for December 9-11 or participate ONLINE: Eventbrite

Ayanna Albertson – “Gun Control & Vaginas”

Performing at WoWPS Finals 2020

“This is the country we live in, a place that would rather protest women’s rights than protect them.”

Don’t miss this stunning poem from Ayanna Albertson, 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!

Patrick Roche – “Orpheus is My Boyfriend”

Performed by Patrick Roche

“Orpheus is my boyfriend. A harp in his hands, lyrics happy, a trumpet of smile teaching the dead to sing.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Patrick Roche, performed and recorded in his home. Get Patrick’s debut book, A SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE BREAKDOWN.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Javon Johnson, Sabrina Benaim, Kevin Kantor, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest releases from Reagan Myers & L.E. Bowman!

Best of Button Week 340

“The thing about loving a stranger is you can guess, but you can never be sure, what they are privately surviving on their journey to help others survive.”

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!

Jazmine Bunch – “A Charge to the Game”

Performed by Jazmine Bunch

“I write this for the written off, for the forgotten who’ve seen things they won’t ever forget.”

Don’t miss this stunning poem from Jazmine Bunch, 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 Reagan Myers & L.E. Bowman!

Kayeline Publico – “20% Bitches”

Performed by Kayeline Publico

“I wanna write a poem for the restaurant bitches. The ‘I wanna get the fuck outta here I been here since 6 in the morning’ bitches.”

Don’t miss this stunning poem from Kayeline Publico, 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 Reagan Myers & L.E. Bowman!

Mallikarjun Pandya – “Heavier Than Your Palms”

Performed by Mallikarjun Pandya

“Have you ever lifted a weight heavier than your palms? And have you known that you are stronger for letting it go?”

Don’t miss this stunning poem from Mallikarjun Pandya, 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 Reagan Myers & L.E. Bowman!

Jasmine Gardosi – “1900s to Now”

Performed by Jasmine Gardosi

“I think women are beautiful. I really understand beauty. Every woman wants to look better. I do own Miss Universe. I mean, I own a lot of different things.”

Don’t miss this compelling poem from Jasmine Gardosi, 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 Reagan Myers & L.E. Bowman!