Michael Mlekoday – “Scope”

Performed by Michael Mlekoday

“In my memory, it is always August in Kansas. The cicadas buzzing like a power plant in the late sunset, the air thick and wet with history, bleeding Kansas and all that.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Michael Mlekoday, performing at the Button Studio in Minneapolis, MN.

Michael’s fantastic book, All Earthly Bodies is now available!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Rudy Francisco, Neil Hilborn, Dave Harris, Porsha Olayiwola, Blythe Baird, Andrea Gibson, and our newest release from Rachel Wiley!

Christopher Williams – “The Sound of Surrender” (Video Contest Winner!)

2021 Button Poetry Video Contest

“The Arena Football League, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, The Fast and the Furious series, Captain Planet, American Ninja Warrior, WCW Nitro. All these things lasted longer than the confederacy.”

Don’t miss this phenomenal poem from Christopher Williams, WINNER of the 2021 Button Poetry Video Contest!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Rudy Francisco, Neil Hilborn, Dave Harris, Porsha Olayiwola, Blythe Baird, Andrea Gibson, and our newest release from Rachel Wiley!

Jennah Bell, Jasmine Mans, and Alysia Harris – “Waiting”

Performing at the Stonewall International Poetry Slam

“I knew what kind of man I wanted to marry when I watched my father carry my grandfather’s dead body down the steps.”

Don’t miss this phenomenal poem from Jennah Bell, Jasmine Mans, and Alysia Harris, performing at the Stonewall International Poetry Slam in Baltimore, MD.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Andrea Gibson, Patrick Roche, Javon Johnson, Natasha T. Miller, L.E. Bowman, Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie, and our newest release from Rachel Wiley!

Yesika Salgado – “Brown Girl” (100K Views!)

“I think in English but my tongue is dressed in Spanish. I am always missing a word for something in either language.”

Congratulations to Yesika Salgado for topping 100,000 views on this incredible poem! Watch more from Yesika here and here.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Natasha T. Miller, Phil Kaye, Dave Harris, Kevin Kantor, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest releases from Andrea Gibson and Rachel Wiley!

Natasha Hooper – “#BaywatchBetty”

Performing at IWPS 2019

“People can’t be out here this carefree, this oblivious, this unbothered, can’t be out here just…living.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Natasha Hooper, 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, and our newest releases from Andrea Gibson & Rachel Wiley!

Ollie Schminkey – “Gay Love is the Only Thing Saving Me”

Performing at the Button studio

“Being angry at dying people is never fair. They need you. You’re the one that’s still alive.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Ollie Schminkey, performing at the Button studio.

Ollie’s incredible book, DEAD DAD JOKES, 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, and our newest releases from Andrea Gibson & Rachel Wiley!

Kelsey Daniels – “Jiggly”

Performing at the Stonewall International Poetry Slam

“Choosing myself isn’t always easy.”

Don’t miss this awesome poem from Kelsey Daniels, performing at the Stonewall International Poetry Slam in Baltimore, MD.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Andrea Gibson, Patrick Roche, Javon Johnson, Natasha T. Miller, L.E. Bowman, Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie, and our newest release from Rachel Wiley!

Best of Button Week 354

“I graffiti billboards with the page of my diary the bullies start the rumors with. I tie that page to the end of a kite string and run a crooked line through the straightest mile of the Bible Belt.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Andrea Gibson! Congrats Poet!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Andrea Gibson, Phil Kaye, Neil Hilborn, Porsha Olayiwola, L.E. Bowman, Blythe Baird, Omar Holmon, and our newest release from Rachel Wiley!

LeChell the Shootah – “Model Mommy”

Performing at the Stonewall International Poetry Slam

“My husband asks what to do to help me get motivated again. Wonders why this wordsmith of a woman cannot find the words to explain postpartum depression.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from LeChell the Shootah, performing at the Stonewall International Poetry Slam in Baltimore, MD.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Andrea Gibson, Patrick Roche, Javon Johnson, Ollie Schminkey, L.E. Bowman, Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie, and our newest release from Rachel Wiley!

Meccamorphosis – “Duck You Autocorrect”

Performing at the Stonewall International Poetry Slam

“Duck you autocorrect. You keep playing with me, keep acting like I ain’t said what I said.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Meccamorphosis, performing at the Stonewall International Poetry Slam in Baltimore, MD.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Andrea Gibson, Guante, Javon Johnson, Ollie Schminkey, Desireé Dallagiacomo, Omar Holmon, and our newest release from Rachel Wiley!