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Donnie R. Wallen @drwpoet.bsky.social · 13d

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Broken Echoes Poetry

Hello and welcome to the Broken Echoes Poetry newsletter. I hope to share news regarding drafting, editing, and publishing of my poetry here. If you would like to get a peek behind the curtain, a walk...

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Donnie R. Wallen @drwpoet.bsky.social · 13d

I just published a new blog post. Check it out if you are interested. brokenechoes.blogspot.com/2025/10/slow...

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Slowing down and taking a breath

Progress continues, slowly. I’ve been working on preparing the draft for the 25th Anniversary Edition of Broken Images . The original was l...

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Donnie R. Wallen @drwpoet.bsky.social · 15d

It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay 💚
Take a breath. Look how far you’ve come.
Healing is a journey, but you’re not alone on this road.
"We Have Come So Far"

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Donnie R. Wallen @drwpoet.bsky.social · 15d

Nice, I will send something soon.

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Donnie R. Wallen @drwpoet.bsky.social · 16d

I think my poetry is good. I think my poetry is powerful. I think my poetry is important. I hope it finds its way to those who need it.

Donnie R. Wallen @drwpoet.bsky.social · 16d

I have. I don't know that your approach is a better fit than mine, but they are nice.

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Donnie R. Wallen @drwpoet.bsky.social · 17d

I hope you feel better soon.

Donnie R. Wallen @drwpoet.bsky.social · 17d

Here's a poem that fell out of my head today. A Diminished Life. I hope you like it. Let me know. Sometimes, I use poetry and journaling as a kind of self-guided therapy.

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Donnie R. Wallen @drwpoet.bsky.social · 17d

I'm happy to take a look at the examples, but my book doesn't really have a story. There isn't a main character.

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Donnie R. Wallen @drwpoet.bsky.social · 17d

If you would like. Here is the trailer for "Grey Days in the Green Hills"
youtu.be/YiqyjijmQGM?...

Grey Days in the Green Hills Trailer

YouTube video by Broken Echoes

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Donnie R. Wallen @drwpoet.bsky.social · 18d

There isn't much of a narrative to the collection, but I have been thinking about a trailer. I made one for a previous book.

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Donnie R. Wallen @drwpoet.bsky.social · 18d

Six of one, a half dozen of the other. I'm wearing the poet hat and the marketing hat these days.

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Donnie R. Wallen @drwpoet.bsky.social · 19d

I am happy to share that my new poetry collection "Treading Water" is now available on amazon. a.co/d/dTUmkz7 These poems explore themes of depression, burnout, and survival.

Amazon.com: Treading Water eBook : Wallen, Donnie R. : Kindle Store

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Donnie R. Wallen @drwpoet.bsky.social · 19d

If anyone is looking for #poetry to read, please consider mine. I have several dozen here if you want to get a feel for my style and voice. I also have three collections available on #Amazon . #poetrycommunity #indiepoet #selfpublishing #appalachia #books

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Donnie R. Wallen @drwpoet.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you.

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Donnie R. Wallen @drwpoet.bsky.social · 23d

I am happy to share that my new #poetry collection #TreadingWater is now available on @amazon. #poetrycommunity #appalachia #NewBook a.co/d/dTUmkz7 #Reading #BooksWorthReading #mentalhealth #indiepoet #selfpublishing #tellyourfriends

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Donnie R. Wallen @drwpoet.bsky.social · 23d

Today is #NationalPoetryDay, and here are a few of mine #poetry #poetrycommunity #indiepoet #mentalhealthpoetry

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Donnie R. Wallen @drwpoet.bsky.social · 24d

#October is #nationalbookmonth. I'm hoping to discover, buy, and read several #horror #books this month. Tell me about yours.

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Donnie R. Wallen @drwpoet.bsky.social · 25d

Hey there. It's nice meeting you. I don't know if my poetry might interest you, but I have several dozen poems posted on here. I think they are a good cross section of my work. You can get a feel for my voice, style, and themes. Let me know what you think.

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Donnie R. Wallen @drwpoet.bsky.social · 25d

Hey there. It's nice meeting you. I don't know if my poetry might interest you, but I have several dozen poems posted on here. I think they are a good cross section of my work. You can get a feel for my voice, style, and themes. Let me know what you think.

Donnie R. Wallen @drwpoet.bsky.social · 25d

Hey there. Nice meeting you.

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Donnie R. Wallen @drwpoet.bsky.social · 25d

If I could reach as many readers and writers as I do marketers and promoters, I would be happy. If you read or write poetry, say "Hi" #poetrycommunity #WritingCommunity

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Donnie R. Wallen @drwpoet.bsky.social · 25d

If you know of an #agent that might be open to representing a #poet from #Kentucky who explores themes of #depression #struggle and #survival, #letmeknow. Or let them know about me. I have posted a few dozen #poems here and they can get a taste of my #style and #voice.

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Donnie R. Wallen @drwpoet.bsky.social · 25d

I've always been a fan of #horror movies. It's almost #OCTOBER. Have you added any scary #movies on your watch list? I saw that "28 Days Later" is on #Netflix so I'm probably going to watch it this weekend.

Donnie R. Wallen @drwpoet.bsky.social · 26d

Oh no. That should have been 'speck' . I'm sorry about that.