Danez Smith - Today

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Danez Smith, performing at NPS 2014 in Oakland, CA.
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Button Poetry is committed to developing a coherent and effective system of production, distribution, promotion and fundraising for spoken word and performance poetry.
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[@smilegirl900]

If there is no saviour, let me do it myself. Let me forgive myself of my sins

[@outsidelo0kingin]

“Every dawn that I see is proof that I have been spared.”
Beautiful

[@Outspokenbean]

Hands down, my favorite poem I heard at NPS 2014!

[@IsaacDavis69]

This brought me to tears. I'm in awe of his talent. Simply beyond reproach.

[@claudiacorr9306]

This is my favourite poem, i could never hear it enough

[@kaylaortega509]

This poem is very inspirational, and I'm happy that i took the chance of watching this

[@alisharichardson7974]

GOD BLESS YOU DANEZ ! YOU ARE PERFECT 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@jonathansalazar4340]

Denez Smith-Smith is perfect!

[@ruvarashemarikano9580]

You never ever cease to surprize me with your raw brilliant poetry Danez

[@strawberryjane001]

This boy always goin' ham. Love this guy.

[@lanierbradshaw3729]

Still here 10 years later

[@ButtonPoetry]

That is so amazing!!!! we hope you keep coming back ❤️

[@GabbyImperato]

this was so powerful and real, this guy is truly amazing!

[@Stylendoren]

Amazing...

[@tyreekberry6213]

This man can do no wrong

[@DizzyClocks]

actually my new favorite..woah

[@Justcallmecrazy747]

This was absolutely incredible

[@RadkeLoverX]

Just pure brilliance ❤️👏

[@pressurepointss]

After all this time, I still think about this a lot. Hope you're doing great, mate.

[@popcorndiaries7159]

I love this!! So brilliant

[@mikijane4714]

holy shit. this is one of my favourites.

[@asias3000]

Danez never disappoints

[@pressurepointss]

Idk why I always get back here when I'm sad

[@awoFalase]

Yes Now!!!!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@johnkeithrobinson7399]

very good keep it up

[@laniebuckle2464]

Amazing!

[@YeYodapoet]

I know this place...

[@brayam3747]

This is brave

[@cadewooten2460]

Damn

[@sophiagillo8934]

Holy shit

[@markthemixedpunk]

Well written and sounds strong... Not to fond of some of the contents though

[@akeemrollins2327]

liiike? what part of the contents are you not fond of?