Patrick Roche – “Ode to Streetlights (after Carly Rae Jepsen)”

Performed by Patrick Roche

“Watch me fight for that. For finding joy in whatever brightness may fall on us.”

Don’t miss this stunning poem from Patrick Roche, performed and recorded in his home. Preorder 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 George Abraham, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest releases from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie & Reagan Myers!

Melania-Luisa Marte – “Adam Be A Migrant Farmer”

Performing at Button Poetry Live

“All I know is you look at me and my knees fumble and my neck sweats and my eyes expand.”

Don’t miss this beautiful poem from Melania-Luisa Marte, performing at Button Poetry Live in August 2018.

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 335

“I guess some people are cursed enough to live forever and not realize everyone around them done evaporated into a ghost.”

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

Bernard Ferguson – “Portrait with Homies & Leaves Falling Off”

Performing at Honey

“We only have one season where the gold falls just right around our necks.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Bernard Ferguson, performing at Honey in Minneapolis, MN.

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!

Jackson Neal – “Zuko’s Ode”

Performing at the Line Breaks Hip Hop Festival

“I learned love as a willingness to burn.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Jackson Neal, performing at the Line Breaks Hip Hop Festival.

Jackson’s wonderful debut book, DEAR AZULA, I HAVE A CRUSH ON DANNY PHANTOM, 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, & our newest releases from Rudy Francisco & Ollie Schminkey!

Sophie Priceman – “How Teenage Girls Are Like Poetry” (500K Views!)

“Like good poems, teenage girls are sharp. Our wit cuts deeply like the scissors we use to cut crop tops out of everything and anything.”

Congratulations to Sophie Priceman for topping 500,000 views on this marvelous poem! Watch more from the 2018 Get Lit Classic Slam here and 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, Rachel Wiley, Raych Jackson, and our newest releases from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie & Reagan Myers!

Eric Sirota – “Evictions”

Performing at Hamline University

“What’s a little historical erasure in the face of such gorgeous calligraphy?”

Don’t miss this gripping poem from Eric Sirota, performing at Hamline University in St. Paul, MN.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Omar Holmon, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie & Reagan Myers!

Adam Falkner – “My Father Is a Mansion”

Performing at Honey

“My father is a trophy in a clan of empty frames, fork in the most violent of rivers.”

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

Adam’s award-winning book, The Willies 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, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest releases from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie & Reagan Myers!

Best of Button Week 334

“I don’t realize dinner with you now is much much easier than it will be in the future.”

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