Gigi Bella – “White Boys”

Performing at WoWPS 2020

“White boy won’t admit it, but he likes it when you get the answer wrong. Likes the feeling of knowing just a little bit more than you do.”

Don’t miss this awesome poem from Gigi Bella, 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!

Best of Button Week 338

“Let love and therapy be a flamethrower.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Meccamorphosis! 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, Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie, and our newest release from L.E. Bowman!

Aris Kian – “Take Up Space”

Performing at WoWPS 2020

“Their idea of me walked in before I did.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Aris Kian, 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!

Clarity Levine – “Nala’s Pride”

Performing at WoWPS 2020

“I’m like Simba, you know we thought you was dead, right? You know we’ve been mourning your ass?”

Don’t miss this great poem from Clarity Levine, 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!

Shasparay – “To Men who Love Big Women”

Performing at WoWPS 2020

“I know what it’s like to be told you’re too much or not enough.”

Don’t miss this excellent poem from Shasparay, 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!

Imani Cezanne – “The Pledge”

Performing at WoWPS Finals 2020

“I watched Colin Kaepernick take a knee during the national anthem, and I said ‘Wow, why didn’t I think of that?’”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Imani Cezanne, 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 Reagan Myers & L.E. Bowman!

Phil Kaye – “Camaro” (100K Views!)

“For a moment we are again together, two aliens trying to find home, & then you leave & I ask questions to an empty room.”

Congratulations to Phil Kaye for topping 100,000 views on this fantastic poem! Watch more from Phil here and here.

Phil Kaye’s stunning book, Date & Time 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, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Rachel Wiley, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from L.E. Bowman!

Alysia Harris – “Paris in the Rain”

Filmed by The Strivers Row

“I wanted to enter the downpour in my nightgown, let it drown me in the nostalgia that I am yet too young to make a mantra of.”

Don’t miss this beautiful poem from Alysia Harris, 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 Reagan Myers & L.E. Bowman!

Chibbi – “Rich Gay”

Performing at Storytellers X

“I want to be a rich gay, but if some day I’m not, would you love me anyway?”

Don’t miss this great poem from Chibbi, filmed at Storytellers X at the Kroxon in Miami, FL.

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 Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie & Reagan Myers!

Best of Button Week 337

“This is the story of the first Muslims in America.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Farah Habad! 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, Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie, and our newest release from L.E. Bowman!