Adam Falkner – “The Whitest Thing” (250K Views!)

“No one asks you where you came from. Or how you got here. Which is good, because you could not answer anyhow.”

Congratulations to Adam Falkner for topping 250,000 views on this great poem! Watch more from Adam here and here.

Adam’s fantastic book, The Willies is now available!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by George Abraham, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Rachel Wiley, Raych Jackson, and our newest releases from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie & Reagan Myers!

Crystal Valentine – “Conversation Overheard on the Corner of 167th & Jerome Avenue”

Performing at Button Poetry Live

“I guess some people are cursed enough to live forever and not realize everyone around them done evaporated into a ghost.”

Don’t miss this compelling poem from Crystal Valentine, performing at Park Square Theatre in Saint Paul, MN.

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 Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie & Reagan Myers!

Gigi Bella – “TSA PSA”

Performing at Rustbelt 2019

“You tell me that the most beautiful thing about me is that I do not need you.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Gigi Bella, performing at Rustbelt 2019 in St. Louis, MO.

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 Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie & Reagan Myers!

Best of Button Week 333

“I think maybe the definition of worth is being worth remembering.”

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!

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, Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie, and our newest release from Reagan Myers!

Mia S. Willis – “How to Exorcise a Boy (Monster House)”

Filmed by SlamFind

“What can you know of its construction if you see nothing of its scaffolding?”

Don’t miss this outstanding poem from Mia S. Willis, filmed by SlamFind.

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 Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie & Reagan Myers!

Kevin Kantor – “Peach Emoji”

Performing at Button Poetry Live

“I am diamond ring buried in the bottom of your dessert.”

Don’t miss this awesome poem from Kevin Kantor, performing at Park Square Theatre in Saint Paul, MN.

Kevin’s wonderful debut book, PLEASE COME OFF BOOK, is now available!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by George Abraham, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest releases from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie & Reagan Myers!

Hanif Abdurraqib – “The Crown Ain’t Worth Much” (100K Views!)

“When I say that I am growing old I mean that I have lived long enough to fear death.”

Congratulations to Hanif Abdurraqib for topping 100,000 views on this amazing poem! Watch more from Hanif here and here.

Hanif’s incredible book, The Crown Ain’t Worth Much is now available!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by George Abraham, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Rachel Wiley, Raych Jackson, and our newest releases from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie & Reagan Myers!

Dua Saleh – “Ibrahim’s Sacrifice”

Performing at the 7th Street Entry.

“Honey no longer coats my teeth, the sun don’t lick my palms no more.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Dua Saleh, performing at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis, MN.

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 Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie & Reagan Myers!

Miles Hodges – “Alcatraz of Balloons”

Filmed by The Strivers Row

“I spend my days either pissed off at gravity or amazed at the fact that seven billion people are breathing as we speak.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Miles Hodges, filmed by The Strivers Row.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by George Abraham, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest releases from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie & Reagan Myers!