Shane Hawley – The Horse Talks

Performed at Amsterdam Bar and Hall

“In the end all I really need is love, and the talking horse shows me that.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Shane Hawley, performing at Amsterdam Bar and Hall, in St. Paul, MN

Get Shane’s fantastic book, ABC Death.

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Shane Hawley – “Your Bosses Hate You” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“Upstairs there is a rainbow that ends in a file cabinet filled with all your hopes and dreams, and at the end of each day your bosses pull one out at random and light it on fire.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Shane Hawley, performing at Button Poetry Live.

Grab your copy of Shane’s hilarious book, ABC DEATH, 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, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, Desireé Dallagiacomo, & our newest release from Dave Harris!

Shane Hawley – “Wrapped in Wilderness”

Performing at Amsterdam Bar & Hall.

“A bear will eat your face and not even care.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Shane Hawley, performing at Amsterdam Bar & Hall in St. Paul, MN.

Grab your copy of Shane’s hilarious book, ABC DEATH, 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, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, Desireé Dallagiacomo, & our newest release from Dave Harris!

Shane Hawley – “Deer Punching”

Featuring at Icehouse.

“This is what it’s like to stay sober, standing next to something delicate and beautiful and wanting to smash it.”

Don’t miss this remarkable poem from Shane Hawley, featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.

Grab your copy of Shane’s hysterical book, ABC DEATH, 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, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest release from Desireé Dallagiacomo!

Shane Hawley – “Z is for Me”

Featuring in St. Paul.

“This is what you should put in your children’s books: ‘A is for alligator. Alligator’s will kill you.”

Don’t miss this magnificent poem from Shane Hawley, featuring at Amsterdam Bar & Hall, in St. Paul, MN.

Remember to grab your copy of Shane’s incredible book, ABC DEATH, 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, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest release from Desireé Dallagiacomo!