Frankie Kubena – “Our Joy is All We Have to Fight With”

Performing at Rustbelt 2019

“When I am not there for your consumption, I still exist.”

Don’t miss this compelling poem from Frankie Kubena, performing at Rustbelt 2019 in St. Louis, MO.

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!

TaneshaNicole – “An Attempt at Healing in 9 Parts (after Danez Smith)”

Performing at Button Poetry Live

“We were both empty promises with nothing left of ourselves to give.”

Don’t miss this great poem from TaneshaNicole, 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, Phil Kaye, Michael Lee, Bianca Phipps, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Ollie Schminkey, Jackson Neal & Azura Tyabji!

Rowie Shebala – “Love You Some Indians” (100K Views!)

“As you drive down I-40, your vehicle will catch the dreams roadkilled by manifest destiny.”

Congratulations to Rowie Shebala for topping 100,000 views on this powerful poem! Watch more from the National Poetry Slam playlist 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, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, Rudy Francisco, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!

Trace DePass – “Ode to Pokemon Trainer Red”

Filmed by SlamFind

“Each Pokemon game and cartridge I had is all I had when my father wasn’t there.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Trace DePass, performing at The Bowery in New York, NY, 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!

Kevin Kantor – “Dad Bought a Telescope”

Performing at Rustbelt 2017

“You could be my father, and I could be his silence.”

Don’t miss this lovely poem from Kevin Kantor, performing at Rustbelt 2017 in Detroit, MI.

Kevin’s wonderful debut book, PLEASE COME OFF BOOK, 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, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!

Farah Habad – “Till the Spirit”

Performing at Button Poetry Live

“I always look for answers in places that don’t got them.”

Don’t miss this inspriring poem from Farah Habad, 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 Ollie Schminkey, Neil Hilborn, Javon Johnson, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!

Best of Button Week 326

“We just want to sit in someone’s heart forever.”

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

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

Hakeem Furious – “BLM Redux”

Performing at IWPS 2019

“Even to this day, when the proclamation of our lives is considered a militia of hate, if Black Lives Matter was really a terrorist hate group, you would know that shit.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Hakeem Furious, 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!

Melissa Lozada-Oliva – “Giving Back”

Performing at WOWPS 2014

“The strongest things always make their way through.”

Don’t miss this lovely poem from Melissa Lozada-Oliva, performing at WOWPS 2014 in Austin, TX.

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!

Neil Hilborn – “The Future” (2M Views!)

“I saw the future, I did, and in it I was alive.”

Congratulations to Neil Hilborn for topping 2,000,000 views on this powerful poem! Watch more from Neil here and here.

Neil’s beautiful book, The Future 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, Natasha T. Miller, Rudy Francisco, Kevin Kantor, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!