Alysia Harris – “Paris in the Rain”

Filmed by The Strivers Row

“I wanted to enter the downpour in my nightgown, let it drown me in the nostalgia that I am yet too young to make a mantra of.”

Don’t miss this beautiful poem from Alysia Harris, filmed by The Strivers Row.

Check out the 2021 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest! Open November 15, 2021 – January 10, 2022. More info and full guidelines here!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by George Abraham, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest releases from Reagan Myers & L.E. Bowman!

Chibbi – “Rich Gay”

Performing at Storytellers X

“I want to be a rich gay, but if some day I’m not, would you love me anyway?”

Don’t miss this great poem from Chibbi, filmed at Storytellers X at the Kroxon in Miami, FL.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by George Abraham, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest releases from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie & Reagan Myers!

Best of Button Week 337

“This is the story of the first Muslims in America.”

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

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Andrea Gibson, Omar Holmon, Neil Hilborn, Porsha Olayiwola, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, Blythe Baird, Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie, and our newest release from L.E. Bowman!

Rudy Francisco – “Chameleon” (250K Views!)

“Sexism is a family heirloom that we’ve been passing down for generations.”

Congratulations to Rudy Francisco for topping 250,000 views on this incredible poem! Watch more from Rudy here and here.

The Limited Edition of Rudy’s incredible book, Helium 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, Javon Johnson, Natasha T. Miller, Ollie Schminkey, & our newest release from Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal!

Carlos Andrés Gómez – “Beating Traffic”

Performed by Carlos Andrés Gómez

“Forget beating traffic, leave your car in the parking lot. Let the tears stain your face as you run through the rain, your arms outstretched, alive.”

Don’t miss this inspiring poem from Carlos Andrés Gómez.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by George Abraham, Hanif Abdurraqib, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest releases from Reagan Myers & L.E. Bowman!

Best of Button Week 336

“The world has seen more wilt than bloom from me.”

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

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Andrea Gibson, Omar Holmon, Neil Hilborn, Porsha Olayiwola, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, Blythe Baird, Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie, and our newest release from Reagan Myers!