Darby, Love . . .

(Alive Things Mum Said to Me Before She Died)

By: Darby Hudson

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Hardcover | 14 October 2025

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128 Pages

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Poet Darby Hudson presents an expanded collection of his viral Instagram posts, in which he offers a deeply human glimpse into his mother's unique way of looking at the world, inspiring readers to find joy in every moment.

Darby, Love . . . is equal parts wonder, chaos, and humanity. It's a conversation between the living and the dead, mom and son, steeped in love, loss, and the quiet beauty of life's messiness. Born from a series of viral posts, author Darby Hudson's snapshot of his mother’s unique mind is an inspiration to find wonder in even the most mundane moments in life. With thirty-eight new poems, this updated edition provides a more nuanced look into the world "of magic and dreams" to which his mother belonged.

About the Author

Darby Hudson is a writer and poet from Melbourne, Australia, known for his spoken word rants and aphoristic typewriter poetry mixed with sly, dark comedy. His work has appeared in Best Australian Poems and has millions of views across social media.

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