Sanam Sheriff – “A Pulse, After Orlando” (Video Contest Winner!)

2018 Button Poetry Video Contest.

“The gunshots fire backwards into the mouth of their maker, and there is no one to cleave love from love, and for this, we dance.”

Don’t miss this magnificent poem by Sanam Sheriff, WINNER of the 2018 Button Poetry Video Contest!

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Aaron Coleman – “It Is Not a Question of Memory”

Performing at his book release in Minneapolis.

“I run water over fear, a descant for recollection.”

Don’t miss this spectacular poem from Aaron Coleman, performing at his book release in Minneapolis. Check out Aaron’s incredible book, St. Trigger, Winner of the 2015 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest.

Want to have your video featured on Button Poetry? Video submissions run August 1st – September 15th!

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Aaron Coleman – “St. Trigger”

Performing at his book release in Minneapolis.

“I’m hum and tick, derision and boom, unclocked time.”

Don’t miss this spectacular poem from Aaron Coleman, performing at his book release in Minneapolis. Check out Aaron’s incredible book, St. Trigger, Winner of the 2015 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest.

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, our newest release from Olivia Gatwood & more.