Adam Falkner – “Straight Poem”

Featuring at Icehouse.

“When I say that he is a good looking man, I mean that entirely objectively.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Adam Falkner, featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.

Adam’s highly-anticipated debut 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 Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from George Abraham & Rachel Wiley!

Rachel Wiley – “Revenge Body”

The Amp Room.

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

Don’t miss this magnificent poem from Rachel Wiley, performing at AWP 2020 at The Amp Room in San Antonio, TX .

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 Kerrin McCadden & Omar Holmon!

RJ Walker – “Brick”

Rustbelt 2019

“Brick is good at being brick. Brick graduated magna cum laude from Brick University, where brick learned how to be brick.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from RJ Walker, 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 Omar Holmon & Rachel Wiley!

Best of Button Week 276

“We only want to go where we can shine and become nothing but our names.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Myles Taylor! 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 Omar Holmon!

Sarah Kay – “Raccoon”

New Hampshire Institute of Art

“I am young enough to know that if you meet a magic cat you must bring him a gift.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Sarah Kay, performing at Phil Kaye’s book release show at The Bell House in Brooklyn, NY.

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 & Rachel Wiley!

Darnell Carson – “Captain’s Log”

2019 Video Contest

“My friend walks home in the middle of the day and I hope he is not mistaken for a stranger.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Darnell Carson, 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 Omar Holmon & Rachel Wiley!

Jahman Hill – “Walmart (after Rudy Francisco)”

Performing at IWPS 2019.

“They did not choose to be the thing put in the ground, but they are now a garden.”

Don’t miss this awesome poem from Jahman Hill, performing at IWPS 2019 in San Diego, CA.

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 & Rachel Wiley!