Ollie Schminkey – “If the Cells that Make Up Hair are Already Dead”

Performing at Park Square Theatre

“If the cells that make up hair are already dead, do they die again when the rest of the body does?”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Ollie Schminkey, performing at Park Square Theatre in Saint Paul, MN.

Ollie’s incredible book, DEAD DAD JOKES, 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, Rachel Wiley, Javon Johnson, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from Ebony Stewart!

Ilyus Evander – “Alexander’s Hands”

Filmed by SlamFind

“When I say I am trans, I mean a transformation. Renamed myself ‘Ilyus.’ It means ‘the love of God,’ and that too is blood, but bleeds more like before I was this body I was half a prayer.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Ilyus Evander, 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, Rachel Wiley, Javon Johnson, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from Ebony Stewart!

Best of Button Week 359

“I learn there is a season for everything. A wood-guided wind pollinates the many worlds with a single shiver. A thousand leaves unfurl.”

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

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Ollie Schminkey, Andrea Gibson, Natasha T. Miller, Porsha Olayiwola, L.E. Bowman, Javon Johnson, Kevin Kantor, and our newest release from Ebony Stewart!

Anthony Colon – “Subway”

2021 Button Poetry Video Contest

“Where asking for change is a full-time hustle, where kids selling candy to just stay out of trouble.”

Don’t miss this stunning poem from Anthony Colon, a Category Winner of the 2021 Button Poetry Video Contest!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Rudy Francisco, Rachel Wiley, Dave Harris, Porsha Olayiwola, Blythe Baird, Andrea Gibson, and our newest release from Ebony Stewart!

Alysia Harris and Zora Howard – “Burning Water”

Filmed by The Strivers Row

“Nobody asks how it feels to be oil. To slip through the fingers of the people who promise to preserve you, and all that’s left is a residue.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Alysia Harris and Zora Howard, 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, Rachel Wiley, Javon Johnson, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from Ebony Stewart!

Tanesha Nicole – “The Difference Between My Mother & My Body”

Performing at Icehouse

“My body is always afraid of how much it is taking away from other bodies.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Tanesha Nicole, performing at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Rudy Francisco, Rachel Wiley, Dave Harris, Porsha Olayiwola, Blythe Baird, Andrea Gibson, and our newest release from Ebony Stewart!

Ebony Stewart – “Note to Self”

Performing at Encore ATX

“Dear universe, I’m still standing here. I’m still loving here, in this body, with this heart.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Ebony Stewart, performing at Encore ATX.

Ebony’s spectacular book, BloodFresh is now available!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Rudy Francisco, Neil Hilborn, Dave Harris, Porsha Olayiwola, Blythe Baird, Rachel Wiley, and our newest release from Ebony Stewart!

Best of Button Week 358

“Dear professor ‘helpful,’ when I told you that I could not find a tutor or other students to study with, you told me that sometimes I’ll just be given a textbook and expected to learn it.”

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

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Ollie Schminkey, Andrea Gibson, Neil Hilborn, Porsha Olayiwola, L.E. Bowman, Javon Johnson, Omar Holmon, and our newest release from Ebony Stewart!