Daniel – “Call Me by Your Name” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“I think a lot about toxic masculinity and how no one talks about the kind of sexual agency we place on young boys.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Daniel, 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 George Abraham & Kerrin McCadden!

Best of Button Week 264

“Why is it that poetry has a way of healing everyone but the person who writes 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: Ayanna Albertson! Congrats Poet!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest releases from Kerrin McCadden, & George Abraham!

Raych Jackson – “The First Public Panic Attack is at Church Camp”

Featuring at Honey.

“The first public panic attack is at church camp surrounded by saints who believe terror is what a sinner deserves.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Raych Jackson, featuring at Honey.

Raych’s book, EVEN THE SAINTS AUDITION, 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 Kerrin McCadden & George Abraham!

Kerrin McCadden – “Weeks After My Brother Overdoses”

Reading from Keep This To Yourself

“No one will let me have my sadness or tally what I’ve lost. I make lists like recipes for how to go on alone.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Kerrin McCadden, reading from her new book, Keep This To Yourself.

Grab your copy of Kerrin’s powerful book, KEEP THIS TO YOURSELF – Winner of the 2018 Button Poetry Prize, 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 Jared Singer & Adam Falkner!

Eddie Figures – “Scratching The Sound of History”

Performing at Black Arts Matter Festival.

“History doesn’t sound so sweet when your eyes are open.”

Don’t miss this awesome poem from Eddie Figures, performing at Black Arts Matter Festival in Madison, WI.

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 Adam Falkner & Kerrin McCadden!

Best of Button Week 263

“Our insanity is not that we see people who aren’t there; it’s that we ignore the ones who are.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Andrea Gibson! Congrats Poet!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest releases from Kerrin McCadden, & George Abraham!