Hanif Abdurraqib – “The Crown Ain’t Worth Much” (100K Views!)

“When I say that I am growing old I mean that I have lived long enough to fear death.”

Congratulations to Hanif Abdurraqib for topping 100,000 views on this amazing poem! Watch more from Hanif here and here.

Hanif’s incredible book, The Crown Ain’t Worth Much 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 releases from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie & Reagan Myers!

Dua Saleh – “Ibrahim’s Sacrifice”

Performing at the 7th Street Entry.

“Honey no longer coats my teeth, the sun don’t lick my palms no more.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Dua Saleh, performing at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis, MN.

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 Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie & Reagan Myers!

Miles Hodges – “Alcatraz of Balloons”

Filmed by The Strivers Row

“I spend my days either pissed off at gravity or amazed at the fact that seven billion people are breathing as we speak.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Miles Hodges, filmed by The Strivers Row.

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 332

“Is the music really that special when one man’s voice can sing over them all?”

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

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Andrea Gibson, Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Porsha Olayiwola, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, Blythe Baird, Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie, and our newest release from Rudy Francisco!

Sabrina Benaim – “There’s No Way to Say I’m Sorry if You Aren’t”

Performing at Amsterdam Bar and Hall.

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

Don’t miss this wonderful poem from Sabrina Benaim, performing at Amsterdam Bar and Hall in St. Paul, MN.

Sabrina’s highly acclaimed debut book, DEPRESSION & OTHER MAGIC TRICKS, is now available to order! Get your copy now!

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!

Blythe Baird – Pocket-Sized Feminism (1M Views!)

“You could literally saw a woman in half and it would still be called a magic trick.”

Congratulations to Blythe Baird for topping 1,000,000 views on this amazing poem! Watch more from Blythe here and here.

Blythe’s stunning book, If My Body Could Speak 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 releases from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie & Reagan Myers!

RJ Wright – “Silence”

Performing at IWPS 2019

“Silence is a lover that adores hearing its name fill and caress every empty space in your body.”

Don’t miss this outstanding poem from RJ Wright, performing at IWPS 2019 in San Diego, CA.

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 Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie & Reagan Myers!

Reagan Myers – “In My Favorite Memory of Her”

Performing at Button Poetry Live

“I think maybe the definition of worth is being worth remembering.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Reagan Myers, performing at Button Poetry Live, July 2017. Order your copy of Reagan’s debut book, AFTERWARDS.

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, & our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!