Darby, Love . . .: (Alive Things Mom Said to Me Before She Died)

“Darby, love...” is a magical collection — equal parts wonder, chaos, and aching humanity. It’s a conversation between the living and the dead, mum and son, steeped in love, loss, and the quiet beauty of life's messiness. Born from a series of viral Instagram posts about Darby's mum that captivated millions.

Darby Hudson is a poet and writer whose work has previously appeared in Best Australian Poems (Black Inc. Books) in 2012 and 2013.