Rachel Wiley – “Poem for Susan Boomer Jenkins”

Performing at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN

“And like a punch to the side of the head, there she is. Everything I have worked my entire fat life not to be, embodied on screen.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Rachel Wiley, performing at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.

Get Rachel’s spectacular book, REVENGE BODY!

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Miona Short – “Peaches: Dear Professor”

Performing at Rustbelt 2018

“Dear professor ‘helpful,’ when I told you that I could not find a tutor or other students to study with, you told me that sometimes I’ll just be given a textbook and expected to learn it.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Miona Short, performing at Rustbelt 2018 in Detroit, MI

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Rudy Francisco, Neil Hilborn, Dave Harris, Porsha Olayiwola, Blythe Baird, Andrea Gibson, and our newest release from Ebony Stewart!

Chris Lilley – “Tell Them (after Carvens Lissaint)”

Filmed by SlamFind

“Tell them I loved so hard a hug from me was like being stuck between a rock and a hard place and it was this kind of love that always made it hard to let go.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Chris Lilley, filmed by SlamFind.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by George Abraham, Ollie Schminkey, Natasha T. Miller, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Rachel Wiley and Ebony Stewart!

Joshua Bennett – “Dear Stevie”

Performed at the Striver’s Row

“Every time you sing the word, ‘sunshine,’ I rethink what it means to see.”

Don’t miss this inspiring poem from Joshua Bennett, performing at the Striver’s Row

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by George Abraham, Ollie Schminkey, Kevin Kantor, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Rachel Wiley and Ebony Stewart!

G. Yamazawa – “10 Things You Should Know About Being an Asian from the South” (100K Views!)

“When you forget where you’re from, you will truly become American.”

Congratulations to G. Yamazawa for topping 100,000 views on this powerful poem! Watch more from G. here and here.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Hanif Abdurraqib, Phil Kaye, Dave Harris, Kevin Kantor, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest releases from Rachel Wiley & Ebony Stewart!

Collin Edmonds – “Kill a Hipster, Save the Hood”

Performing at IWPS 2019

“How can you walk so carelessly through a graveyard? Like you want to step on a dead body, take it home, and tell your family you’re just cleaning up the neighborhood.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Collin Edmonds, performing at IWPS 2019.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Rudy Francisco, Michael Lee, Ollie Schminkey, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Rachel Wiley and Ebony Stewart!

Ebony Stewart – “Slapboxing”

Performing at the Historic Victory Grill

“The idea is to strike your opponent without them striking you.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Ebony Stewart, performing at the Historic Victory Grill in Austin, TX.

Ebony’s spectacular book, BloodFresh is now available!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Rudy Francisco, Neil Hilborn, Dave Harris, Porsha Olayiwola, Blythe Baird, Rachel Wiley, and our newest release from Ebony Stewart!

Best of Button Week 356

“Being angry at dying people is never fair. They need you. You’re the one that’s still alive.”

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

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Ollie Schminkey, Andrea Gibson, Neil Hilborn, Porsha Olayiwola, L.E. Bowman, Javon Johnson, Omar Holmon, and our newest release from Rachel Wiley!