“How many times have I opened my mouth only to hear someone else’s voice?”
Congratulations to Joseph on topping 100,000 views on this fantastic poem. Watch more from Joseph here and here.
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2016 Button Poetry Video Contest.
“Now that your child has come out to you, free to choose to live anyway they feel right to, you’re not allowed to resign.”
Don’t miss this fabulous poem from Poet Jen Harris, featured contestant in the 2016 Button Poetry Video Contest. Join our mailing list and get notified for our next submission period!
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Performing at Button Poetry Live.
“Fuck these guys, we’re perfect as we are.”
Don’t miss this remarkable poem from Khary Jackson, performing at Button Poetry Live. If you’re in the Twin Cities, don’t miss the next Button Poetry Live show, first Monday of every month in downtown Saint Paul, or watch LIVE from our YouTube Channel.
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2016 Button Poetry Video Contest.
“I used to picture this body as a submarine, with me in a captain’s suit staring out through periscopic eyes.”
Don’t miss this marvelous poem from Steve Currie, featured contestant in the 2016 Button Poetry Video Contest. Join our mailing list and get notified for our next submission period!
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“Love is something I know best by watching it wash down the drain.”
Congratulations to Anna on topping 100,000 views on this fantastic poem. Watch more from Anna here and here.
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“My body is selfish, it knows only how to take and never give.”
Congratulations to Kate on topping 100,000 views on this remarkable poem. Watch more from Kate here.
And while you’re here, make sure to check out our other books and merch as well, including our awesome t-shirts and poster and books by Jacqui Germain, Hanif Abdurraqib, Olivia Gatwood, and Aaron Coleman!
2016 Button Poetry Video Contest.
“I try to come up with more poetic sounding ways to say I feel too big.”
Don’t miss this incredible poem from Talicha Johnson, featured contestant in the 2016 Button Poetry Video Contest. Join our mailing list and get notified for our next submission period!
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Performing at Button Poetry Live.
“I’m afraid to say his name because the quicker I say his name, the quicker I’ll empty myself of his memories.”
Don’t miss this powerful poem from T. Miller, performing at Button Poetry Live, March 2017. If you’re in the Twin Cities, don’t miss the next Button Poetry Live show, first Monday of every month in downtown Saint Paul.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out all our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Danez Smith, Hanif Abdurraqib, Jacqui Germain, Sam Sax & more.
Performing at Button Poetry Live.
“What is written beneath our skin does not always fit inside our mouths.”
Don’t miss this fantastic poem by Sam Rush, featuring at Button Poetry Live, December 2016. If you’re in the Twin Cities, don’t miss the next Button Poetry Live show, first Monday of every month in downtown Saint Paul.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out all our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Danez Smith, Hanif Abdurraqib, Jacqui Germain, Sam Sax & more.