Darian Fluker – “Written in the Stars”

Performed by Darian Fluker

“I think it’s just written in the stars at this point for some people to just not be my people.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Darian Fluker, a Semi-Finalist from the 2020 Button Poetry video contest.

Check out the 2021 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest! Open NOW – January 10, 2022. More info and full guidelines 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, Dave Harris, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from Andrea Gibson!

Reagan Myers – “Depression is Funny Like That”

Performing at Button Poetry Live

“I am so tired of talking about my depression as somebody else; a ghost that haunts me and I am afraid of the seance, afraid to know what it might want from me.”

Don’t miss this stunning poem from Reagan Myers, performing at Rustbelt, 2019. Order your copy of Reagan’s debut book, AFTERWARDS.

Check out the 2021 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest! Open NOW – January 10, 2022. More info and full guidelines 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, Dave Harris, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from Andrea Gibson!

Alex tha Great – “On Childhood Fears That May Never Go Away”

Performed at WoWPS Finals 2020

“Sometimes I just need to get out of my own head, not realizing the door’s already been open.”

Don’t miss this phenomenal poem from Alex tha Great, performing at WoWPS Finals 2020 in Dallas, TX.

Check out the 2021 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest! Open NOW – January 10, 2022. More info and full guidelines 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, Dave Harris, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from Andrea Gibson!

Best of Button Week 346

“‘Memories of us’ is a sleep paralysis demon in the dark corner of my room.”

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

Check out the 2021 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest! Open November 15, 2021 – January 10, 2022. More info and full guidelines here!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Andrea Gibson, Omar Holmon, Neil Hilborn, Porsha Olayiwola, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, Blythe Baird, Bianca Phipps, and our newest release from Andrea Gibson!

Morgan Allison – “HSTL DFFRNT (Hustle Different)”

Performed at WoWPS Finals 2020

“When they told me you can be what you wanted to be I believed them when I should have been asking ‘Who finna help me pay to chase these dreams?’”

Don’t miss this phenomenal poem from Morgan Allison, performing at WoWPS Finals 2020 in Dallas, TX.

Check out the 2021 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest! Open NOW – January 10, 2022. More info and full guidelines 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, Dave Harris, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from Andrea Gibson!

D Fretter – “Broken Machines”

Performed by D Fretter

“Sometimes people treat you like you’re a broken machine. They got their plans, their ideas, and their schemes to remake you into what they want you to be.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from D Fretter, a Semi-Finalist from the 2020 Button Poetry video contest.

Check out the 2021 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest! Open NOW – January 10, 2022. More info and full guidelines 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, Dave Harris, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from Andrea Gibson!

Akeemjamal Rollins – “Tonight”

Performed at Icehouse

“All I want is friends, and love, and everything kindergarten makes you feel entitled to.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Akeemjamal Rollins, performing at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.

Check out the 2021 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest! Open NOW – January 10, 2022. More info and full guidelines 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, Dave Harris, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from Andrea Gibson!

Jared Singer – “Love” (250K Views!)

“Love can only be described the way it is lived; in parts.”

Congratulations to Jared Singer for topping 250,000 views on this powerful poem! Watch more from Jared here and here.

Grab your copy of Jared’s stunning book, FORGIVE YOURSELF THESE TINY ACTS OF SELF-DESTRUCTION , now available!

Check out the 2021 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest! Open NOW – January 10, 2022. More info and full guidelines 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, Dave Harris, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from Andrea Gibson!

LindoYes – “Colors”

Performed by LindoYes

“I’m grateful every morning I don’t wake up a hashtag. A trending topic of tragedy.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from LindoYes, a Semi-Finalist from the 2020 Button Poetry video contest.

Check out the 2021 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest! Open NOW – January 10, 2022. More info and full guidelines 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, Dave Harris, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from Andrea Gibson!

Patrick Roche – “Hocus Pocus”

Performed by Patrick Roche

“As a child, watching the Sanderson sisters consume their victims, everyone would joke that I would never have to worry about that. The joke being that no one would want to eat me because I’m too thin.”

Don’t miss this awesome poem from Patrick Roche, performed and recorded in his home.

Get Patrick’s debut book, A SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE BREAKDOWN.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Dave Harris, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from Andrea Gibson!