Rudy Francisco – A Few Things I Strongly Believe In

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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Best of Button – Week 29

“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!

Come back each week to see our newest and most popular videos.

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

Rudy Francisco – My Father’s House

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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Rudy Francisco – On Happiness

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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Best of Button – Week 27

“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!

Come back each week to see our newest and most popular videos.

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!

Rudy Francisco – I once held onto a grudge

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.

Rudy Francisco – Orville

Performed at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN

“Stupid and brave are just two sides of the same coin, the only difference is whether or not you guessed correctly before the penny hits the floor.”

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

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Rudy Francisco – This song makes me cry. Wanna hear it?

Performed at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN

“It begins like it doesn’t want to interrupt your day, but needs a few minutes of your time.”

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

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Rudy Francisco – There aren’t enough songs

Performed at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN

“Whenever the weekend is visited by the Saint of Empty Schedules, we throw a party in his honor but only invite ourselves.”

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

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