Blythe Baird – Pocket-Sized Feminism (1M Views!)

“You could literally saw a woman in half and it would still be called a magic trick.”

Congratulations to Blythe Baird for topping 1,000,000 views on this amazing poem! Watch more from Blythe here and here.

Blythe’s stunning book, If My Body Could Speak is now available!

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, Rachel Wiley, Raych Jackson, and our newest releases from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie & Reagan Myers!

RJ Wright – “Silence”

Performing at IWPS 2019

“Silence is a lover that adores hearing its name fill and caress every empty space in your body.”

Don’t miss this outstanding poem from RJ Wright, 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, and our newest releases from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie & Reagan Myers!

Reagan Myers – “In My Favorite Memory of Her”

Performing at Button Poetry Live

“I think maybe the definition of worth is being worth remembering.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Reagan Myers, performing at Button Poetry Live, July 2017. Order your copy of Reagan’s debut book, AFTERWARDS.

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, & our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!

Best of Button Week 331

“So glamorous, it almost doesn’t matter that no one seems to love you back.”

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

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

Peace – “My Name Isn’t (after She’s Gotta Have It)”

Filmed by SlamFind

“Save your breath for a moment when it will actually be worth something.”

Don’t miss this superb poem from Peace, 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!

Natasha Hooper – “The Pied Piper”

Filmed by SlamFind

“Is the music really that special when one man’s voice can sing over them all?”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Natasha Hooper, 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!

Thadra Sheridan – Waiting (1M Views!)

“Maybe I should just supplicate myself before you so you can whip me with your menu.”

Congratulations to Thadra Sheridan for topping 1,000,000 views on this amazing poem! Watch more from Thadra here and 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, Javon Johnson, Natasha T. Miller, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!

Franny Choi – “Advertisement for ThirdLife™: The World’s Most Advanced Avatar System”

Performing at Button Poetry Live

“When you close your eyes, what do you see?”

Don’t miss this fascinating poem from Franny Choi, 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, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!