“You’ve been borrowing me for so long that I forgot to demand myself back.”
Don’t miss this great poem from Alyesha Wise, performing at Art Share LA.
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“How easy it is for all of us to wake up next to someone
who never will again.”
Don’t miss this incredible poem from Hanf Abdurraqib, performing at Honey in Minneapolis. Check out this poem and more in his just-released debut book, AVAILABLE NOW.
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Performing at CUPSI 2016.
“Because no one wants to clean for a living, but they do want to live.”
Don’t miss this powerful poem from Jonathan Mendoza & Joaquina Mertz, performing for Berklee College of Music as part of the “Best of the Rest” on finals stage at the College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational. Subscribe to us on YouTube to stay up to date on all these amazing performances.
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Performing at CUPSI 2016.
“My body is selfish, it knows only how to take and never gives.”
Don’t miss this beautiful poem from Kate Hao, performing for Washington University during semifinals at the 2016 College Unions Poetry Slam. Subscribe to us on YouTube to stay up to date on all these amazing performances.
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Performing at AWP 2016.
“And just because we know how the story goes
doesn’t mean I won’t say the words.”
Don’t miss this beautiful poem from Button author Cam Awkward-Rich (whose book is available here), performing during the Button Poetry/YesYes Books showcase at the 2016 Association of Writers and Writing Programs conference. Subscribe to us on YouTube to stay up to date on all these amazing performances.
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“How can you even enjoy the tender caress of a young maiden when you can’t even brush against her without your ashy nipples igniting a fire in her baby hairs?”
Congratulations to Kai Davis on topping 100,000 views on this hilarious poem! Check out another great video featuring Kai here.
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Performing at WOWPS 2016.
“Forget about walking a mile in my shoes, your ass wouldn’t last one step outside the front door in my skin.”
Don’t miss this great poem from iCon, performing at the 2016 Women of the World Poetry Slam, where she placed 4th overall. Subscribe to us on YouTube to stay up to date on all these amazing performances.
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Performing at Button Poetry Live.
“I feel its snarl down my throat, recite the list of rules I use to keep the beast at bay.”
Don’t miss this excellent poem from Greg Harries, performing at Button Poetry Live, May 2016. Subscribe to us on YouTube to stay up to date on all these amazing performances.
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“To love me is to love a haunted house. It’s fun to visit once a year, but no one wants to live there.”
Congratulations to Brenna Twohy on topping 500,000 views on her poem! Check out more videos from Brenna here, here and here.
And while you’re here, make sure to check out our books and merch as well, including our awesome t-shirts and poster and new books by Jacqui Germain and Hanif Abdurraqib!
Performing at WOWPS 2016.
“I’m not here because I want to die. I’m here hoping to remember what it’s like to be held without exploding.”
Don’t miss this vital poem from Casandra Faith, performing at the 2016 Women of the World Poetry Slam. Subscribe to us on YouTube to stay up to date on all these amazing performances.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.