Carlos Andrés Gómez – “What is Genocide?”

Performing at Storytellers VIII.

“I met an 11-year-old gang member in the South Bronx who carries a semi-automatic weapon to study hall so he can make it home, and you want me to censor my language.”

Don’t miss this awesome poem from Carlos Andrés Gómez, performing at Storytellers VIII.

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Best of Button Week 254

“What says sweet romance quite like a vaginal cleansing wipe?”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Nora Cooper, Jared Singer, & Phil Kaye! Congrats Poets!

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, Brenna Twohy, & our newest release from Adam Falkner!

Crystal Valentine – “Little Known Fact” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“Little know fact: speech impediments can be caused by psychological trauma. Every person in my family carries a speech impediment like a heirloom.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Crystal Valentine, 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 Jared Singer & Adam Falkner!

Michael Lee – “Finality”

Featuring at Icehouse

“Laughter is all we have left.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Michael Lee, performing at Icehouse in Minneapolis.

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 Jared Singer & Adam Falkner!

Yesika Salgado – “How Not to Make Love to a Fat Girl” (250K Views!)

“In the past, I’ve apologized for my size with silence.”

Congratulations to Yesika Salgado for topping 250,000 views on this powerful poem! Watch more LA Poetryhere.



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Ajanae Dawkins – “Tell Them: After Carvens Lissaint”

Performing at Rustbelt 2018.

“I loved you and you only loved the idea of loving me.”

Don’t miss this magnificent poem from Ajanae Dawkins , performing at Rustbelt 2018 in Detroit, MI.

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Jahman Hill – “Slavery, Freedom, and Authority”

Performing at IWPS 2019.

“When a police officer pulls me over, I can hear the syntax in his step. When he says the word ‘boy,’ it sounds like quotation marks. When he exercises his authority, I find myself sitting in slang, waiting for this grammar policeman to sentence me to a period or leave me in fragments.”

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

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Best of Button Week 253

“That boy believes his loneliness is your responsibility.”

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

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, Brenna Twohy, & our newest release from Adam Falkner!

Brenna Twohy – “February”

Featuring at Honey.

“I don’t understand how people can say the word ‘heaven’ like it isn’t a swear word.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Brenna Twohy, featuring at Honey in Minneapolis.

Brenna’s book, SWALLOWTAIL, 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 Jared Singer & Porsha Olayiwola!