Aris Kian – “This Anthem”

Performed at WoWPS Finals 2020

“This anthem is ours and no one’s, and everyone’s, and for us, and by us, and honest, obnoxious, untaxed, reborn, reclaimed, brave, bootleg, and streaming for free.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Aris Kian, 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!

Gigi Bella – “Lent”

Performed by Gigi Bella

“The holiest thing I can think of is the fact that I am still alive.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Gigi Bella, 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!

William Evans – “The Boys Ran Past and the Flowers Never Grew Back”

Performing at The AMP Room

“Maybe we just want somebody to see us without imagining a future without us.”

Don’t miss this stunning poem from William Evans, performing at The AMP Room in San Antonio, TX

Get Will’s fantastic book, STILL CAN’T DO MY DAUGHTER’S HAIR!

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, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest releases from Reagan Myers & Patrick Roche!

Javon Johnson – “Black and Happy” (100K Views!)

“On some days the most revolutionary thing I can do is enjoy my niece’s laughter.”

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

Javon’s highly-anticipated debut book, AIN’T NEVER NOT BEEN BLACK, is 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!

Georgia Nubia – “Black Artistry”

Performed by Georgia Nubia

“From the way that we walk to the way that we talk, from the way that we dress and gain underdog success, there’s an art to being Black and it’s something we’re proud to express.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Georgia Nubia, 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!

Andrea Gibson – “The Year of No Grudges”

Performing in Longmont, CO

“I know most people try hard to do good and find out too late they should have tried softer.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Andrea Gibson, performing in Longmont, CO.

Get Andrea’s phenomenal book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING!

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Marie Brown – “20 Years”

Performed at WoWPS Finals 2020

“Deep inside I prayed that our children would be better people than the both of us put together.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Marie Brown, 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!

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Best of Button Week 348

“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 week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Reagan Myers! 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!

Sophia Emilie – “The Proposal”

Performed at WoWPS Finals 2020

“Yes, I’m the one proposing. No, it isn’t rom-com quirky, down-on-one-knee. It’s sitting in my friend’s car at half-past midnight telling him ‘Rather you than a stranger 800 miles away.’”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Sophia Emilie, 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!

David Bianchi – “Screams”

Performed by David Bianchi

“It’s the sound of children’s screams tearing through an abandoned Walmart hall and the sound of chain link fences and stomping boots and aluminum sheets covering them all.”

Don’t miss this gripping poem from David Bianchi, 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!