Poetry, Prostate Cancer, and Preserving Queer Legacy – A Conversation with Mickie Kennedy

Poetry, Prostate Cancer, and Preserving Queer Legacy – A Conversation with Mickie Kennedy

In this deeply moving episode, Rick sits down with poet and cancer survivor Mickie Kennedy to explore how poetry became a tool for healing after prostate and colon cancer. Together, they unpack the power of storytelling, the challenges of queer survival during the AIDS crisis, and the urgency of preserving LGBTQ+ histories. From laughter about fiducials to tearful reflections on family and legacy, this episode invites you to witness resilience, creativity, and the choice to keep living out loud. In this episode you'll
  • Learn how to heal through creative expression
  • Discover ways you can give yourself permission to feel, create, and heal
  • Understand why Queer stories matter and how they can support your own challenging journeys

About Mickie Mickie Kennedy is a gay writer who resides in Baltimore County, Maryland. His work has appeared in POETRY, The Threepenny Review, The Southern Review, The Sun and elsewhere. His chapbook Glandscapes, published by Button Poetry, can be ordered at Glandscapes.com. Connect With Mickie Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

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