Jonathan Teklit – “In Defense of Poltergeists”

2018 Button Poetry Video Contest.

“Eric haunts Central Park. He did not die there, but he watches the trees enjoy what was stolen from him.”

Don’t miss this magnificent poem by Jonathan Teklit, an honorable mention in the 2018 Button Poetry Video Contest!

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!

Andrea Gibson – “A Series of Short Poems”

Featuring at The Fine Line.

“I suffer from unrequited self love. I love myself, but I don’t love myself back.”

Don’t miss this marvelous series of poems from Andrea Gibson, featuring at Fine Line in Minneapolis, MN.

Make sure to check out Andrea’s book, LORD OF THE BUTTERFLIES, 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!

Best of Button Week 212

“I’m judging your selection of mac and cheese.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Janae Johnson, & Desireé Dallagiacomo! Congrats Poets!

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 – “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!

Miss K – “Fat [Noun]” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“I say I am fat, and my mother reminds me that I have fingernails, but that I am not a fingernail, so having fat does not make me fat.”

Don’t miss this magnificent poem from Miss K, performing at Button Poetry Live.

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!

Javon Johnson – “Baby Brother” (100K Views!)

“We teach boys that in order to become men they have to kill off their emotional selves.”

Congratulations to Javon Johnson for topping 100,000 views on this powerful poem! Watch more videos from Javon here and here!



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!

Kopano Maroga – “Disappearing”

2018 Button Poetry Video Contest.

“I would like to be in love and not have to lose. I would like to be alive and not have to lose.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem by Kopano Maroga, an honorable mention in the 2018 Button Poetry Video Contest!

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!

Dave Harris – “Preparing A Meal”

Featuring at Honey.

“You know nothing of love until you watch someone go hungry for you. Even then, what do you know of hunger?”

Don’t miss this tremendous poem from Dave Harris, featuring at Honey in Minneapolis, MN.

Dave’s debut book, PATRICIDE, is now available for pre-order! Get your signed copy before they’re gone!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest release from Desireé Dallagiacomo!