Neil Hilborn – “OCD”

Featuring at Honey.

“The first time I saw her, everything in my head went quiet.”

Don’t miss this beautiful poem from Neil Hilborn, performing at Honey in Minneapolis, MN.

Neil’s book, THE FUTURE, is now available!

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Shasparay – “Black Girl Magic” (100K Views!)

“These names are just the shields for the names we speak in the dark to remember our darkness.”

Congratulations to Shasparay for topping 100,000 views on this powerful poem! Watch more from WoWPS 2016.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 Omar Holmon & Nava EtShalom!

Nora Cooper – “Nothing If Not Wanting”

IWPS 2019

“I guess the problem with addiction is that as soon as you stop wanting, it’s already too late.”

Don’t miss this awesome poem from Nora Cooper, performing at IWPS 2019 in San Diego, Ca.

Want to see your poem on Button? Submit your video! 2020 Video Contest is now open!

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 & Rachel Wiley!

Roshanda Johnson II – “Easy Weather”

2019 Video Contest

“You were perfect on paper, but I live my life in four dimensions.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Roshanda Johnson II, a submission from the 2019 Video Contest.

Want to see your poem on Button? Submit your video! 2020 Video Contest is now open!

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Best of Button Week 283

“The phone app tells me I live in a neighborhood of headless men.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Torrin A. Greathouse! 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 Bianca Phipps!

William Evans – “Coco” (Button Live)


Featuring at Button Poetry Live.

“I’m sure they are embarrassed, though not nearly as much as they should be.”

Don’t miss this magnificent poem from William Evans, featuring at Button Poetry Live. Make sure to grab a copy of William’s book, STILL CAN’T DO MY DAUGHTER’S HAIR.


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Arvind Nandakumar – “Computer Algorithm for the Autistic Person to Perform Emotional Labor” (Button Live)

Button Poetry Live

“I programmed a bot to text my parents for me.”

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

Want to see your poem on Button? Submit your video! 2020 Video Contest is now open!

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 Nava EtShalom & Rachel Wiley!

Ayanna Albertson – “Her Rights”

2019 Video Contest

“What a beautiful thing that was: to have it be her choice, to owe no one an explanation or apology.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Ayanna Albertson, a submission from the 2019 Video Contest.

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 Nava EtShalom & Rachel Wiley!