James Hartzer – “Spider-Man Socks”

Performing at Icehouse.

“Who are they to say he cannot be himself in new skin? Who are they to smear his new name under their feet?”

Don’t miss this phenomenal poem from James Hartzer, performing at Icehouse.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, Desireé Dallagiacomo, & our newest release from Dave Harris!

Bianca Phipps – “Stay With Me” (500K Views!)

“Handing over all my secrets is like giving someone with trembling fingers a loaded gun and putting it against my heart.”

Congratulations to Bianca Phipps on topping 500,000 views on this amazing poem! Watch more videos from Bianca 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, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, Desireé Dallagiacomo, & our newest release from Dave Harris!

Rola Alasmar – “In Defense of Being Like Other Girls”

Performing at Macalester College.

“When he tells you he likes a girl who can eat, you feign a smile and wonder when eating became a defining personality trait of yours.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Rola Alasmar, performing at Macalester College in St.Paul.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, Desireé Dallagiacomo, & our newest release from Dave Harris!

Anthony McPherson – “If We Must Be Americans”

Performing at Rustbelt 2018.

“You cannot thank Rosa Parks for sitting down, then tell Kaepernick to stand up.”

Don’t miss this moving poem from Anthony McPherson, performing at the 2018 Rustbelt Poetry Festival in Detroit, MI.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, Desireé Dallagiacomo, & our newest release from Dave Harris!

Crystal Valentine – “Ode to Cardi B” (Button Live)

Featuring at Button Poetry Live.

“Ode to the Bronx girls. To the girls who get buried while still screaming.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Crystal Valentine, featuring at Button Poetry Live.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, Desireé Dallagiacomo, & our newest release from Dave Harris!

Best of Button Week 226

“How can I claim God doesn’t listen to sinners? How else could I get such a blessing?”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Raych Jackson, Blythe Baird, & Neil Hilborn! Congrats Poets!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, Desireé Dallagiacomo, & our newest release from Dave Harris!

Dave Harris – “Shark Week”

Featuring at Honey.

“It’s called Shark Week. Really just a time to watch things die in their mouths.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Dave Harris, featuring at Honey in Minneapolis, MN.

Dave’s debut book, PATRICIDE, is now available to order!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest release from Desireé Dallagiacomo!

Summer Durant – “Same”

Performing at Rustbelt 2018.

“I think it’s regrettable that we need to see ourselves in someone before we care about their struggle.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Summer Durant, performing at the 2018 Rustbelt Poetry Festival in Detroit, MI.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, Desireé Dallagiacomo, & our newest release from Dave Harris!

Ebony Stewart – “Happy Father’s Day” (100K Views!)

“He say he tired of not being the hero in my poems, I say me too.”

Congratulations to Ebony Stewart for topping 100,000 views on this stunning poem! Watch more videos from Ebony 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, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, Desireé Dallagiacomo, & our newest release from Dave Harris!