Best of Button Week 275

“To be dyslexic is to be a grown man who is still afraid to read out loud.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: RJ Wright! 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!

Jared Singer – “Things I Can’t Believe We Don’t Have Words For”

Featuring at Honey

“Just because we do not speak of them does not mean they are forgotten.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Jared Singer, featuring at Honey in Minneapolis, MN.

Grab your copy of Jared’s incredible book, FORGIVE YOURSELF THESE TINY ACTS OF SELF-DESTRUCTION , 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 Omar Holmon & Rachel Wiley!

Omar Holmon – “A Case Study in Black Girl Magic” (250K Views!)

“After being dumped on New Year’s Day, which is two weeks before my birthday, I’m in my room processing this and pouting. The key word here is pouting.”

Congratulations to Omar Holmon for topping 100,000 views on this absolutely amazing poem! Watch more from Button Poetry Live here.

Omar’s book, WE WERE ALL SOMEONE ELSE YESTERDAY, 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 Omar Holmon & Kerrin McCadden!

Samantak Bhadra – “Fingerprints (in collaboration with Pranoy and Harshini)”

2019 Video Contest

“It is said, a good cup of tea can stop time for awhile. Ma knows how to stop time, every Sunday morning.”

Don’t miss this spine-tingling poem from Samantak Bhadra, 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!

Brandon Leake – “BMH”

Performing at IWPS 2019.

“They’ve claimed me mentally unfit, determined I have what they call psychosis, the diagnosis deemed deadly to my own accord.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Brandon Leake, 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!

Pages Matam – “Immigration & Customs Entemophobia – On Sight!” (Button Live)

Button Live

“In 2010, I was detained because my colorful passport made me a toxic beauty.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Pages Matam, 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 Omar Holmon & Rachel Wiley!

Best of Button Week 274

“My family is made of hoarders. They acquire pain they do not know how to let go of.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Asia Raine! 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!

Timmy Sutton – “Guac” (Button Live)

Button Live

“Sometimes you just need someone to hold your hand and remind you you’re beautiful and worth someone thinking you’re worth something.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Timmy Sutton, 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 Omar Holmon & Rachel Wiley!

Troy Osaki – “When Startled By Ambush Wild Boar Will Flee For The Mountains”

2019 Video Contest

“A bullet can rip holes through my people, and still, it cannot tear our movement apart.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Troy Osaki, 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!