George Abraham – “Yikes Poetica”

Featuring at Honey.

“Every time we kiss I triangulate the difference between me and you and the ocean.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from George Abraham, performing at Honey in Minneapolis, MN.

Get your copy of George Abraham debut book, BIRTHRIGHT, now available to order!

Tucker Bryant – “Facts About Myself” (500K Views!)

“I have a heart the same size as a fist. I didn’t find self-love until I gave myself a beating.”

Congratulations to Tucker Bryant for topping 500,000 views on this fantastic poem! Watch more from NPS 2015 here.



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Phil Kaye – “Summer/New York City”

Featuring at Honey.

“Is it any wonder our lips feel so lonesome?”

Don’t miss this beautiful poem from Phil Kaye, featuring at Honey in Minneapolis.

Get your copy of Phil’s debut book, DATE & TIME, 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!

Love Poem Contest!

Button Poetry x Commaful x Love Poems

Enter your poem today!

WHEN

February 13th 2020, 12:00 am ~ March 13th 2020, 11:59 pm (your time zone)

RULES

Please stick to poems only. Keep it PG13 and make sure it has something to do with love or romance!

PRIZES

#1 winner as determined by judging will get 5 books and other upvoted stories will get shouted out on our Commaful accounts.

The books will include:

Helium by Rudy Francisco
Depression & Other Magic Tricks by Sabrina Benaim
New American Best Friend by Olivia Gatwood
peluda by Melissa Lozada-Oliva
Our Numbered Days by Neil Hilborn

ENTER YOUR POEM 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, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, Michael Lee, & our newest release from Adam Falkner!

Native Child – “Biracial Girl”

Performing at Rustbelt 2018.

“Daughters ask what do they say when others ask, ‘What are you mixed with?’ You tell them, you are mixed with love, with continents, with struggle, with pain, with magic.”

Don’t miss this terrific poem from Native Child, performing at Rustbelt 2018 in Detroit, MI.

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!

Jared Singer – “Secrets on How to Get Through the Day”

Featuring at Button Poetry Live

“Words should have to be as big as the thing they describe.”

Don’t miss this unbelievable poem from Jared Singer, featuring at Button Poetry Live.

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 Adam Falkner & Porsha Olayiwola!

Nora Cooper – “To Douche, or Not To Douche”

Performing at Rustbelt 2018.

“My gynecologist clearly did not understand that I had to protect those around me from the odorous black hole I was toting between my legs.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Nora Cooper, performing at Rustbelt 2018 in Detroit, MI.

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!

Best of Button Week 252

“People decide my race first and how to treat me second. But remember, they don’t see color.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: AP & Korso, & Diana Nguyen. 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!

Khary Jackson – “Hidden Fences” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“I’ve been trying to find a way to tell you, I gave up on that equation.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Khary Jackson, 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!

Alysia Harris – “This Woman” (500K Views!)

“I marched through my own heart armed with nothing and came out the other side.”

Congratulations to Alysia Harris for topping 500,000 views on this incredible 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 Jared Singer & Adam Falkner!