Ryan Kenny - Poet
@r5kpoetry.bsky.social
Poet, performer, prat with a pen
Host of Voices Poetry
Author of 20/20 Vision and Heart in the Clouds, third collection coming soon 👀
Instagram - @r5k.poetry
Host of Voices Poetry
Author of 20/20 Vision and Heart in the Clouds, third collection coming soon 👀
Instagram - @r5k.poetry
Your impromptu host for the night... Me!
I was only supposed to be sitting back and enjoying listening to some awesome poetry, yet here I am, working again 😂
Thank you to all of the poets for your words and for making my unexpected job so easy. And thank you to Blue Sheep for hosting us again!
I was only supposed to be sitting back and enjoying listening to some awesome poetry, yet here I am, working again 😂
Thank you to all of the poets for your words and for making my unexpected job so easy. And thank you to Blue Sheep for hosting us again!
August 13, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Your impromptu host for the night... Me!
I was only supposed to be sitting back and enjoying listening to some awesome poetry, yet here I am, working again 😂
Thank you to all of the poets for your words and for making my unexpected job so easy. And thank you to Blue Sheep for hosting us again!
I was only supposed to be sitting back and enjoying listening to some awesome poetry, yet here I am, working again 😂
Thank you to all of the poets for your words and for making my unexpected job so easy. And thank you to Blue Sheep for hosting us again!
This month I have:
Performed at Yes We Cant (hosted by @pandemonialists.bsky.social)
Hosted @voicespoetry.bsky.social
Hosted Blue Sheep's open mic
Confirmed that my knee is damaged and booked in to get it sorted
Celebrated my best mate's 30th
Currently driving NC500
Busy month and I love it!
Performed at Yes We Cant (hosted by @pandemonialists.bsky.social)
Hosted @voicespoetry.bsky.social
Hosted Blue Sheep's open mic
Confirmed that my knee is damaged and booked in to get it sorted
Celebrated my best mate's 30th
Currently driving NC500
Busy month and I love it!
June 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This month I have:
Performed at Yes We Cant (hosted by @pandemonialists.bsky.social)
Hosted @voicespoetry.bsky.social
Hosted Blue Sheep's open mic
Confirmed that my knee is damaged and booked in to get it sorted
Celebrated my best mate's 30th
Currently driving NC500
Busy month and I love it!
Performed at Yes We Cant (hosted by @pandemonialists.bsky.social)
Hosted @voicespoetry.bsky.social
Hosted Blue Sheep's open mic
Confirmed that my knee is damaged and booked in to get it sorted
Celebrated my best mate's 30th
Currently driving NC500
Busy month and I love it!
It's true. I am indeed useless.
I'll blame the knee pain (still ongoing) and the wife (always a fella's first port of call to pass the blame (sorry)).
I'll blame the knee pain (still ongoing) and the wife (always a fella's first port of call to pass the blame (sorry)).
We are still here, alive and kicking!
Ryan's just useless at keeping on top of all the socials 🤦🏻♂️
The writing prompts for May were created and never posted across any of the platforms, so they will be up shortly, as will the call for open mic performers at the next Voices from the Fountain!
Ryan's just useless at keeping on top of all the socials 🤦🏻♂️
The writing prompts for May were created and never posted across any of the platforms, so they will be up shortly, as will the call for open mic performers at the next Voices from the Fountain!
May 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
It's true. I am indeed useless.
I'll blame the knee pain (still ongoing) and the wife (always a fella's first port of call to pass the blame (sorry)).
I'll blame the knee pain (still ongoing) and the wife (always a fella's first port of call to pass the blame (sorry)).
Really quite annoyed at this whole getting older lark. I started running to help me get my fitness levels back after my illness last year, only for my knee to give out. Again.
Apparently I'm not bulletproof at all...
Apparently I'm not bulletproof at all...
April 25, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Really quite annoyed at this whole getting older lark. I started running to help me get my fitness levels back after my illness last year, only for my knee to give out. Again.
Apparently I'm not bulletproof at all...
Apparently I'm not bulletproof at all...
I had such a blast trying some new material tonight at Press Books and Coffee. It's one of my favourite places to hear and perform poetry.
April 17, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I had such a blast trying some new material tonight at Press Books and Coffee. It's one of my favourite places to hear and perform poetry.
April 2, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I am, and always will be, convinced that NOBODY knows how to properly fold a bed sheet...
April 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I am, and always will be, convinced that NOBODY knows how to properly fold a bed sheet...
I'm super excited to host @voicespoetry.bsky.social at the Fountain Inn tonight - our headliner is the AMAZING David Braziel and we have some wonderful open mic performers booked in too!
Lineups like tonight make my job SO easy!
Lineups like tonight make my job SO easy!
April 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I'm super excited to host @voicespoetry.bsky.social at the Fountain Inn tonight - our headliner is the AMAZING David Braziel and we have some wonderful open mic performers booked in too!
Lineups like tonight make my job SO easy!
Lineups like tonight make my job SO easy!
Reposted by Ryan Kenny - Poet
This is no April Fool's, we've got new prompts for you!
Either post in the comments below or tag us if you post it on your feed! And remember to use the hashtag #voicespoetry too!
Get tagging your favourite writers to get involved too, we want to see all of the submissions!
Either post in the comments below or tag us if you post it on your feed! And remember to use the hashtag #voicespoetry too!
Get tagging your favourite writers to get involved too, we want to see all of the submissions!
April 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This is no April Fool's, we've got new prompts for you!
Either post in the comments below or tag us if you post it on your feed! And remember to use the hashtag #voicespoetry too!
Get tagging your favourite writers to get involved too, we want to see all of the submissions!
Either post in the comments below or tag us if you post it on your feed! And remember to use the hashtag #voicespoetry too!
Get tagging your favourite writers to get involved too, we want to see all of the submissions!
I'm super excited to be hosting Voices with David headlining!
He's beaten me twice at slams, and wowed me at other open mics, and now I get to introduce him to our audience (and get some semblance of revenge for him beating me at the slams 😉)!
He's beaten me twice at slams, and wowed me at other open mics, and now I get to introduce him to our audience (and get some semblance of revenge for him beating me at the slams 😉)!
April 1st, we are joined by the amazing David Braziel as our headline poet!
We have a number of open mic slots available, let us know if you want in!
We have a number of open mic slots available, let us know if you want in!
March 24, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I'm super excited to be hosting Voices with David headlining!
He's beaten me twice at slams, and wowed me at other open mics, and now I get to introduce him to our audience (and get some semblance of revenge for him beating me at the slams 😉)!
He's beaten me twice at slams, and wowed me at other open mics, and now I get to introduce him to our audience (and get some semblance of revenge for him beating me at the slams 😉)!
I shall be there for sure! Will I have a poem written for it? We shall see... 👀😂
One week today! 😊
March's helping of PASTA is on its way... The theme this month? First album. Tell us about the music, your fashion sense, your friends, your hopes, your regrets... See you at the Arena Theatre on the 18th!
March 11, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I shall be there for sure! Will I have a poem written for it? We shall see... 👀😂
How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
But who's to say that a woodchuck would chuck wood, even if the woodchuck could?
But who's to say that a woodchuck would chuck wood, even if the woodchuck could?
How much wood could a woodchuck chuck..? Hmmm, I wonder??
March 7, 2025 at 9:10 AM
How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
But who's to say that a woodchuck would chuck wood, even if the woodchuck could?
But who's to say that a woodchuck would chuck wood, even if the woodchuck could?
I didn't feel the best yesterday, but having the pleasure of hosting Voices from the Fountain and hearing so many amazing local performers made me feel so much better. Huge thank you to everyone who came and made the night so amazing!
Head to @voicespoetry.bsky.social for details of the next event!
Head to @voicespoetry.bsky.social for details of the next event!
March 5, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I didn't feel the best yesterday, but having the pleasure of hosting Voices from the Fountain and hearing so many amazing local performers made me feel so much better. Huge thank you to everyone who came and made the night so amazing!
Head to @voicespoetry.bsky.social for details of the next event!
Head to @voicespoetry.bsky.social for details of the next event!
How much wood could a woodchuck chuck..? Hmmm, I wonder??
February 26, 2025 at 6:39 PM
How much wood could a woodchuck chuck..? Hmmm, I wonder??
I've had a great couple of days in London, but being back at work today was tough (and wet). But I've also done my first run since signing up for my first 10km event - in London - to raise money for @cancerresearchuk.org next February!
February 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
I've had a great couple of days in London, but being back at work today was tough (and wet). But I've also done my first run since signing up for my first 10km event - in London - to raise money for @cancerresearchuk.org next February!
All I really want is to live on a farm and to write and perform poetry and look after a few goats and highland cows. Oh, and a donkey.
Is that really too much to ask for??
Is that really too much to ask for??
February 19, 2025 at 12:15 PM
All I really want is to live on a farm and to write and perform poetry and look after a few goats and highland cows. Oh, and a donkey.
Is that really too much to ask for??
Is that really too much to ask for??
Ey up gents and wenches, I'm on the radio, ay I?!
The show will be airing on Black Country Xtra at 4pm today and repeated at 6pm tomorrow!
It'll also be available on demand on the Black Country Radio website! So gew on, giz it a listen bab.
The show will be airing on Black Country Xtra at 4pm today and repeated at 6pm tomorrow!
It'll also be available on demand on the Black Country Radio website! So gew on, giz it a listen bab.
February 16, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Ey up gents and wenches, I'm on the radio, ay I?!
The show will be airing on Black Country Xtra at 4pm today and repeated at 6pm tomorrow!
It'll also be available on demand on the Black Country Radio website! So gew on, giz it a listen bab.
The show will be airing on Black Country Xtra at 4pm today and repeated at 6pm tomorrow!
It'll also be available on demand on the Black Country Radio website! So gew on, giz it a listen bab.
I have met so many amazing people through Voices. I'll be eternally grateful for the platform Ian gave me to find my own voice, and now to help others to do the same.
I love you all, my weird poetry family.
I love you all, my weird poetry family.
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Our two main loves
Are poetry and you!
Happy Valentine's Day everyone!
💚
Violets are blue,
Our two main loves
Are poetry and you!
Happy Valentine's Day everyone!
💚
February 14, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I have met so many amazing people through Voices. I'll be eternally grateful for the platform Ian gave me to find my own voice, and now to help others to do the same.
I love you all, my weird poetry family.
I love you all, my weird poetry family.
A mix of romance and dick jokes... What else could be expected of me a few days out from Valentine's Day?
February 12, 2025 at 9:41 PM
A mix of romance and dick jokes... What else could be expected of me a few days out from Valentine's Day?
I'm really looking forward to performing again tonight. It's like an itch that needs to be scratched 😂
Anyone willing to fund me doing a mini tour??
Anyone willing to fund me doing a mini tour??
February 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I'm really looking forward to performing again tonight. It's like an itch that needs to be scratched 😂
Anyone willing to fund me doing a mini tour??
Anyone willing to fund me doing a mini tour??
Reposted by Ryan Kenny - Poet
So guess who forgot to post February's prompts 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Anyway, here they are!
The prompts are:
- Loving you is like...
- Second chances
- Momentum
- Still cold
- Be my Valentine
Use one or more prompts and post below or tag us if you post it on your feed! And remember to use hashtag #voicespoetry too!
Anyway, here they are!
The prompts are:
- Loving you is like...
- Second chances
- Momentum
- Still cold
- Be my Valentine
Use one or more prompts and post below or tag us if you post it on your feed! And remember to use hashtag #voicespoetry too!
February 12, 2025 at 2:17 PM
So guess who forgot to post February's prompts 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Anyway, here they are!
The prompts are:
- Loving you is like...
- Second chances
- Momentum
- Still cold
- Be my Valentine
Use one or more prompts and post below or tag us if you post it on your feed! And remember to use hashtag #voicespoetry too!
Anyway, here they are!
The prompts are:
- Loving you is like...
- Second chances
- Momentum
- Still cold
- Be my Valentine
Use one or more prompts and post below or tag us if you post it on your feed! And remember to use hashtag #voicespoetry too!
Open mic at Blue Sheep Books tomorrow and then appearing on Black Country Xtra on Sunday, with Valentine's Day in the middle... I wonder what poems I'll be performing..?
February 11, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Open mic at Blue Sheep Books tomorrow and then appearing on Black Country Xtra on Sunday, with Valentine's Day in the middle... I wonder what poems I'll be performing..?
For anyone interested, I'm taking up a position as the poet in residence at Central Perk. Gunther doesn't know yet, but he'll be fine with it... Probably.
Voices from Central Perk does have quite the ring though, right? The one with all the poetry?
Voices from Central Perk does have quite the ring though, right? The one with all the poetry?
February 7, 2025 at 12:13 PM
For anyone interested, I'm taking up a position as the poet in residence at Central Perk. Gunther doesn't know yet, but he'll be fine with it... Probably.
Voices from Central Perk does have quite the ring though, right? The one with all the poetry?
Voices from Central Perk does have quite the ring though, right? The one with all the poetry?
Today marks 12 months since my admission to ICU. Today marks 12 months since I almost didn't make it through the night. Today marks 12 months since my wife nearly became a widow in her early thirties.
But today also marks 12 months since I said no, I'm not finished here yet, let's keep going.
But today also marks 12 months since I said no, I'm not finished here yet, let's keep going.
February 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Today marks 12 months since my admission to ICU. Today marks 12 months since I almost didn't make it through the night. Today marks 12 months since my wife nearly became a widow in her early thirties.
But today also marks 12 months since I said no, I'm not finished here yet, let's keep going.
But today also marks 12 months since I said no, I'm not finished here yet, let's keep going.
I am super excited for the first Voices from the Fountain of the year tonight. I can't wait to see and hear the amazing talent we have behind our mic again. It feels like ages since we were last there!
For details, check @voicespoetry.bsky.social
For details, check @voicespoetry.bsky.social
February 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I am super excited for the first Voices from the Fountain of the year tonight. I can't wait to see and hear the amazing talent we have behind our mic again. It feels like ages since we were last there!
For details, check @voicespoetry.bsky.social
For details, check @voicespoetry.bsky.social