Adam Falkner – “Men’s Ten-Meter, London Olympics”

Performing at Icehouse

“This is the first of many summers in my twenties where I defend the male body to my family as a trial.”

Don’t miss this superb poem from Adam Falkner, performing at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.

Adam’s incredible book, THE WILLIES, 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, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!

Porsha Olayiwola – “Water” (250K Views!)

“I’ve heard sharks followed slave ships crossing the Atlantic Ocean, trailing black bodies thrown overboard.”

Congratulations to Porsha Olayiwola for topping 250,000 views on this powerful poem! Watch more from Porsha here and here.

Porsha’s amazing book, i shimmer sometimes, too 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, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!

LaTasha Archie – “Ain’t I God?”

Performing at Rustbelt 2019

“When I am not there for your consumption, I still exist.”

Don’t miss this moving poem from LaTasha Archie, performing at Rustbelt 2019 in St. Louis, MO.

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!

Rudy Francisco – “Complainers”

Performing at Button Poetry Live

“Tragedy and silence have the exact same address.”

Don’t miss this stunning poem from Rudy Francisco, performing at Button Poetry Live.

The gorgeous re-release of Rudy’s 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, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!

Nora Cooper – “As Small As That”

Performing at IWPS 2019

“Think how much damage you could cause just by not knowing; if you just didn’t think to ask.”

Don’t miss this excellent poem from Nora Cooper, 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, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!

Best of Button Week 328

“The strongest things always make their way through.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Melissa Lozada-Oliva! 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, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!

Carvens Lissaint – “Beauty Part 3 (Inspired by Mega)”

Filmed by The Strivers Row

“I learned how to love my weakness. I wear my insecurities like a good suit to a job interview.”

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

Sierra DeMulder – “Gardener’s Daughter”

Performing at Camp Bar.

“Perfect isn’t where we’re from and we wouldn’t like it there anyway.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Sierra DeMulder, performing at Camp Bar in St.Paul.

Sierra’s book, WE SLEPT HERE, 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, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!

Melissa Lozada-Oliva – Like Totally Whatever (1M Views!)

“Like, maybe I’m always speaking in questions because I’m so used to being cut off.”

Congratulations to Melissa Lozada-Oliva for topping 1,000,000 views on this great poem! Watch more from Melissa here and here.

Melissa’s wonderful 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, Javon Johnson, Natasha T. Miller, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!

Jon Sands – “Decoded”

Performing at McNally Jackson Books

“I nurture your blood and fill your emptiness from the sky.”

Don’t miss this fascinating poem from Jon Sands, performing at McNally Jackson Books 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, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!