Sarah Kay – “Raccoon”

New Hampshire Institute of Art

“I am young enough to know that if you meet a magic cat you must bring him a gift.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Sarah Kay, performing at Phil Kaye’s book release show at The Bell House in Brooklyn, NY.

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 Omar Holmon & Rachel Wiley!

Darnell Carson – “Captain’s Log”

2019 Video Contest

“My friend walks home in the middle of the day and I hope he is not mistaken for a stranger.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Darnell Carson, a submission from the 2019 Video Contest.

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 Omar Holmon & Rachel Wiley!

Jahman Hill – “Walmart (after Rudy Francisco)”

Performing at IWPS 2019.

“They did not choose to be the thing put in the ground, but they are now a garden.”

Don’t miss this awesome poem from Jahman Hill, 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 Omar Holmon & Rachel Wiley!

Best of Button Week 275

“To be dyslexic is to be a grown man who is still afraid to read out loud.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: RJ Wright! 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 release from Omar Holmon!

Jared Singer – “Things I Can’t Believe We Don’t Have Words For”

Featuring at Honey

“Just because we do not speak of them does not mean they are forgotten.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Jared Singer, featuring at Honey in Minneapolis, MN.

Grab your copy of Jared’s incredible book, FORGIVE YOURSELF THESE TINY ACTS OF SELF-DESTRUCTION , 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 Omar Holmon & Rachel Wiley!

Omar Holmon – “A Case Study in Black Girl Magic” (250K Views!)

“After being dumped on New Year’s Day, which is two weeks before my birthday, I’m in my room processing this and pouting. The key word here is pouting.”

Congratulations to Omar Holmon for topping 100,000 views on this absolutely amazing poem! Watch more from Button Poetry Live here.

Omar’s book, WE WERE ALL SOMEONE ELSE YESTERDAY, 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 Omar Holmon & Kerrin McCadden!

Samantak Bhadra – “Fingerprints (in collaboration with Pranoy and Harshini)”

2019 Video Contest

“It is said, a good cup of tea can stop time for awhile. Ma knows how to stop time, every Sunday morning.”

Don’t miss this spine-tingling poem from Samantak Bhadra, a submission from the 2019 Video Contest.

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 Omar Holmon & Rachel Wiley!