Danielle Leard – “Hey Mom, Can You Let Me In?”

Performed by Danielle Leard

“I don’t need more windows to the soul, I need you to open the door.”

Don’t miss this wonderful poem from Danielle Leard, 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 – “My Brain Plays a Game of Telephone”

Performed by Patrick Roche

“My boyfriend says he loves me. Anxiety says he loves me but for how long? Depression says he shouldn’t love me. I say, ‘I love you too.’”

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

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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!

Lady Brion – “Witchy”

Performed at WoWPS Finals 2020

“Since the Salem Witch Trials, women have been said to be of the devil and men have never stopped pursuing us.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Lady Brion, 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!

AP – “Hollywood Horror Classics”

Performed at WoWPS Finals 2020

“This spooky Scorpio loves a horror movie…”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from AP, 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!

Rutwik Deshpande – “Haiku”

Performed by Rutwik Deshpande

“This is a haiku. You might expect it to end even before it starts. But wait, it won’t allow you to tell its story. It won’t allow you to twist any facts.”

Don’t miss this wonderful poem from Rutwik Deshpande, 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!

Julia Gaskill – “Another #MeToo Poem”

Performed by Julia Gaskill

“Alcohol makes for such a good excuse.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Julia Gaskill.

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!

Kiranjyot Kaur – “Guide to Loving a Soft Boy”

Performed by Kiranjyot Kaur

“Boys who are so afraid of my metaphors they count me as a language instead of a person.”

Don’t miss this wonderful poem from Kiranjyot Kaur, 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!

Rachel Wiley – “Promissory”

Performing at Icehouse

“One of these days we’ll scrape enough gas money from the floor mats to run away, someplace where we don’t have to wear this skin like bark. Someplace where we will not spend any more years piling on scabs.”

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

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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!

Blacqwildflowr – “Baecation”

Performed at WoWPS Finals 2020

“Everyone always wants to visit my state. Come, press palms in silky sands, dive with dolphins, or taste citrus dripped from lips.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Blacqwildflowr, 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 349

“I wonder why survival was my entertainment of choice?”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Blythe Baird! 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 Guante, Michael Lee, Neil Hilborn, Rachel Wiley, William Evans, Blythe Baird, Bianca Phipps, and our newest release from Andrea Gibson!