Performed performing at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN in 2023.

“In the afterlife, this is the only event on my calendar.”

Don’t miss this poem from Rudy Francisco, performing performing at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN in 2023.

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“Anxiety is the cousin visiting from out of town depression felt obligated to bring to the party.” Mom, I am the party.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist. Today’s additions: Sierra DeMulder, Nazelah Jamison, Sarah Kay and Rudy Francisco! Congrats Poets!

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Performed at Queen Bee’s Art and Cultural Center in San Diego, CA

“I know a few things about myself: being human is difficult, being a good human is even harder, but it’s still something I’d like to accomplish while I’m here.”

Don’t miss this poem from Rudy Francisco, performing at Queen Bee’s Art and Cultural Center in San Diego, CA

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Performed at Queen Bee’s Art and Cultural Center in San Diego, CA

“I believe that masculinity is a wet fish that most men are just trying to hold onto.”

Don’t miss this poem from Rudy Francisco, performing at Queen Bee’s Art and Cultural Center in San Diego, CA

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“Love had terrible rhythm on the dance floor, but made sure we never missed a slow song.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist. Today’s additions: Rudy Francisco, Darius Simpson, Scout Bostley, Sean Patrick Mulroy, and Ariana Brown! Congrats Poets!

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“Love had terrible rhythm on the dance floor, but made sure we never missed a slow song.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist. Today’s additions: Rudy Francisco, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, and Ebony Stewart! Congrats Poets!

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While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, or check out our newest release from Rudy Francisco!

Performed performing at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN in 2023.

“An eviction notice is a lot heavier than it looks.”

Don’t miss this poem from Rudy Francisco, performing performing at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN in 2023.

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Performed at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN

“I play my daughter’s ukulele and the strings want to know what they did to deserve this kind of torture.”

Don’t miss this poem from Rudy Francisco, performing at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN

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“I once held on to a grudge for so long, I forgot how the conflict actually started.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist. Today’s additions: Rudy Francisco, Zach Goldberg, Lyrical Faith, Blacqwildflowr, Michael Lee, and Doc Luben! Congrats Poets!

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While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, or check out our newest release from Rudy Francisco!

Performed at Queen Bee’s Art and Cultural Center in San Diego, CA

“I once held on to a grudge for so long, I forgot how the conflict actually started.”

Don’t miss this poem from Rudy Francisco, performing at Queen Bee’s Art and Cultural Center in San Diego, CA

Get Rudy’s book, Excuse Me As I Kiss The Sky.