Bianca Phipps – “Estrella”

A poetry film.

“mom never talked much about the day she met dad & that was alright with me because i didn’t have much to ask.”

Don’t miss this phenomenal poem from Bianca Phipps.

Bianca’s highly-anticipated debut book, CROWN NOBLE, is now available!

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!

Best of Button Week 296

“The thing about fathers, the thing about ghosts, is the fact that you can’t see them is the scariest part. That something so invisible can affect you this much.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Ephraim Nehemiah! 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 release from Javon Johnson!

Reagan Myers – “Depression is Funny Like That” (2M Views!)

“I’m so tired of talking about my depression as someone else: a ghost that haunts me and I am afraid of the seance.”

Congratulations to Reagan Myers for topping 2,000,000 views on this powerful poem! Watch more from Button Poetry Live 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 Bianca Phipps & Nava EtShalom!

Aly Richardson – “Real Woman”

Rustbelt 2019

“They say I’m not a real woman, and I’m like, ‘Who the fuck are you? Do you know what kind of woman I am?’”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Aly Richardson, performing 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 Bianca Phipps & Javon Johnson!

Rudy Francisco – “Letter to the Apocalypse”


Featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis.

“You’ve become the laughing stock of all disasters.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Rudy Francisco, featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis,MN. Order your copy of Rudy’s NEW book, I’LL FLY AWAY.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, Olivia Gatwood, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, Rachel Wiley, & our newest release from Javon Johnson!

Best of Button Week 295

“Bless unconditional love, even when I feel I don’t deserve it.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Tanesha Nicole! 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 release from Javon Johnson!

Rachel Wiley – “Burying My Husband”

Featuring at Icehouse.

“At first, this loneliness feels like karma.”

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

Get your copy of Rachel’s book, FAT GIRL FINISHING SCHOOL, now available!

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 Javon Johnson & Bianca Phipps!