“Minnesota” by Kait Rokowski

A spoken word performer sizes up Minnesota.

A veteran of national Slam Poetry competitions, Kait Rokowski is a captivating performer who now calls New York home. Among the memorable lines in her poem “Minnesota” is this one: “You know, if you study Minnesota long enough it kind of looks like he’s reaching out, trying to give the East Coast a hug.” Rokowski performed Minnesota on TPT’s MN Original program in 2011.

AIR DATE 3/28/17

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About 30 Poets, 30 Days

Narrative poetry. Spoken word. Lyric poetry accompanied by music. Poetry that rhymes and poetry that slants, bends and winds. During National Poetry Month, TPT presents a poem from the archives every day: 30 Poets, 30 Days. Some of the featured poets are Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winners. Most call Minnesota home. Every one of them represents a journey in language and culture.

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