Best of Button Week 319

“There are hundreds of ways to kiss the ground; each way a landline to the ancestors.”

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

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Rudy Francisco, Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest releases from Kevin Kantor and Ollie Schminkey!

Eric Sirota – “The Lion King & The Foreclosure Crisis”

Performing at Hamline University

“This is the foreclosure crisis as explained by the first 80 minutes of Disney’s The Lion King.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Eric Sirota, performing at Hamline University in St. 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, & our newest releases from Rudy Francisco & Ollie Schminkey!

Paola Gonzalez & Karla Gutierrez – “At The Wall, US/Mexican Border, Texas, 2020” (100K Views!)

“The legend of the wall begins with those who arrived with silver skin.”

Congratulations to Paola Gonzalez & Karla Gutierrez for topping 100,000 views on this powerful poem! Watch more from the Get Lit Classic Slam playlist 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, & our newest releases from Natasha T. Miller & Kevin Kantor!

Ephraim Nehemiah – “This Time, When the Officer Says I Will Light You Up”

Performing at Rustbelt 2019

“Alternate universe where our poems ain’t the tragedy to escape from but the salvation I have been looking for.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Ephraim Nehemiah, 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, & our newest releases from Rudy Francisco & Ollie Schminkey!

Meccamorphosis – “Petty”

Performing at Rustbelt 2019

“Honestly, what can I do when roasting be my favorite form of poetry and poetry be my favorite form of healing and healing is something I can’t flower ’cause hate stays in my roots.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Meccamorphosis, 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, & our newest releases from Rudy Francisco & Ollie Schminkey!

Arvind Nandakumar – “Aspie Pisces” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live

“Once I googled all the symptoms for autism and WebMD told me I could never feel empathy.”

Don’t miss this awesome poem from Arvind Nandakumar, performing at Button Poetry Live.

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, & our newest releases from Rudy Francisco & Ollie Schminkey!

Best of Button Week 318

“She asks me what it feels like, and I tell her it’s feeling nothing and everything all at the same time.”

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

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Rudy Francisco, Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest releases from Natasha T. Miller and Kevin Kantor!

Tu the Judoka – “Asian-American History X (after Franny Choi)”

Performing at Rustbelt 2019

“My dad used to tell me stories of Vietnam, post-1975. Says there are two versionsof every television show, but only one is broadcasted.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Tu the Judoka, 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, & our newest releases from Rudy Francisco & Ollie Schminkey!