Filmed by The Strivers Row
“There will be days where heaven does not seem so close.”
Don’t miss this inspiring poem from Miles Hodges and Carvens Lissaint, 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, & our newest releases from Rudy Francisco & Ollie Schminkey!
Performing at The Westcott Theater
“God knows the holy have done more damage to this world than the Devil ever could.”
Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Andrea Gibson, performing at The Westcott Theater in Syracuse, NY.
Andrea’s incredible book, LORD OF THE BUTTERFLIES, 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!
Performing at Button Poetry Live
“Sharing my body for the first time meant everything.”
Don’t miss this outstanding poem from Chufue Yang, performing at Button Poetry Live, March 2019.
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!
“My Dad loves two things in this world: beer and sex. As a result, I exist.”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Anna Sverd Hetzer! 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, & our newest releases from Kevin Kantor and Ollie Schminkey!
Filmed by SlamFind
“Can somebody please explain why tragedy is contagious in the worst way?”
Don’t miss this potent poem from Jasmin Roberts, 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, & our newest releases from Rudy Francisco & Ollie Schminkey!
Performing at Button Poetry Live.
“How else would I know I am loved?”
Don’t miss this awesome poem from Daniel, 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, & our newest releases from Rudy Francisco & Ollie Schminkey!
“If I got paid for all my emotional labor, I would stop digging around in my pockets for pieces of myself, covered in lint.”
Congratulations to Melissa Lozada-Oliva for topping 250,000 views on this awesome poem! Watch more from Melissa here and here.
Melissa’s fantastic book, peluda 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, Kevin Kantor, & our newest release from Ollie Schminkey!
Performing at Button Poetry Live.
“Just because I’m out doesn’t mean I’m not afraid.”
Don’t miss this powerful poem from James Hartzer, 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, & our newest releases from Rudy Francisco & Ollie Schminkey!
Reading from her debut book.
“Tell the kid curious about your gender that you are not a boy or a girl.”
Don’t miss this excellent poem from Natasha T. Miller!
Natasha’s highly-anticipated debut book, BUTCHER, 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!
Performing at IWPS 2019
“This is going to be the year we went wild to know we could never be tamed. The year we become unbashful, unapologetic, unbroken.”
Don’t miss this superb poem from Jarvis Subia, 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, & our newest releases from Rudy Francisco & Ollie Schminkey!