Best of Button Week 278

“What if the rumor is true, and there is some skinny woman imprisoned inside my body begging to get out?”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Rachel Wiley, & Blythe Baird! Congrats Poets!

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 Omar Holmon!

Najya Williams – “Hoodie x The Soul of Ferguson”

2019 Video Contest.

“I feel the pain of my heart shredding into pieces because I’m waiting for that phone call to come at midnight.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Najya Williams, a submission from the 2019 Video Contest.

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!

Amaya Blankenship – “Overwhelming Anxious Tendencies from the Perspective of my Goldfish”

Performing at the Get Lit Classic SLam.

“I’m addicted to my own fatigue.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Amaya Blankenship, performing at the Get Lit CLassic Slam in Los Angeles, 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 Nava EtShalom & Rachel Wiley!

Lewis McCaleb – Black Lives Matter”

2019 Video Contest.

“I wonder why it took so long to realize Black Lives Matter?”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Lewis McCaleb, a submission from the 2019 Video Contest.

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!

Muna Abdulahi – “To the Survivors in Silence Too” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“There is survivor in silence as much as there is in speaking out.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Muna Abdulahi, 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!

Michael Lee – “Just Yesterday”

Featuring at Icehouse

“Sometimes, I too want to be a poem. I don’t want to be this pain, but the language used to unearth it.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Michael Lee, featuring at Icehouse.

Grab your copy of Michael’s powerful book, THE ONLY WORLDS WE KNOW , 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 Nava EtShalom & Rachel Wiley!

Best of Button Week 277

“For a moment, everything is possible.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Sarah Kay, Jahman Hill, & Jared Singer! Congrats Poets!

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 Omar Holmon!

Patrick Roche – “The Perfect Panic Attack” (500K Views!)

“Your arms and legs will go numb starting at your hands and feet, every twitch and tingle an attempt to run for your life.”

Congratulations to Patrick Roche for topping 500,000 views on this absolutely amazing 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 Omar Holmon & Kerrin McCadden!