Best of Button Week 331

“So glamorous, it almost doesn’t matter that no one seems to love you back.”

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, Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Porsha Olayiwola, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, Blythe Baird, Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie, and our newest release from Rudy Francisco!

Peace – “My Name Isn’t (after She’s Gotta Have It)”

Filmed by SlamFind

“Save your breath for a moment when it will actually be worth something.”

Don’t miss this superb poem from Peace, filmed by SlamFind.

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

Natasha Hooper – “The Pied Piper”

Filmed by SlamFind

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

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Natasha Hooper, filmed by SlamFind.

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

Thadra Sheridan – Waiting (1M Views!)

“Maybe I should just supplicate myself before you so you can whip me with your menu.”

Congratulations to Thadra Sheridan for topping 1,000,000 views on this amazing poem! Watch more from Thadra here and 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, Javon Johnson, Natasha T. Miller, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!

Franny Choi – “Advertisement for ThirdLife™: The World’s Most Advanced Avatar System”

Performing at Button Poetry Live

“When you close your eyes, what do you see?”

Don’t miss this fascinating poem from Franny Choi, performing at Park Square Theatre in Saint Paul, 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, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!

Alysia Harris – “Cab Rides and the Morning After”

Filmed by The Strivers Row

“Don’t mind the ashes, they’re just evidence of how brightly I can glow.”

Don’t miss this beautiful poem from Alysia Harris, 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 Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, & our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!

Best of Button Week 330

“Tragedy and silence have the exact same address.”

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

Breeze – “Fuck Fear”

Performing at IWPS 2019

“Love and fear can’t exist in the same space so this poem is called, ‘When the heart serves fear its eviction notice.'”

Don’t miss this inspiring poem from Breeze, 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, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!