CONFETTI TORNADO - new and selected illustrated poems, paperback

Darby's poetry has been the best thing that has happened to me this year.

I first discovered his work on Instagram through Darby Love and it encapsulated the whimsy and profound wisdom that I had lost in my life. The personal "knowing" about ones own truth.

From the wonderful signatures on the books to the hand written address I was delighted when they came in.

Thank you, Darby, for writing things I didn't even know I needed until I found them.

This was a gift for my partner who is a big fan of your work. Was a great surprise and she loved it.

I devoured these collections within a week then re-read them to make notes. Darby is a bold and beautiful voice in the face of modern misery, shining a light into the endless and wondrous self so that we can find ourselves through him.

21st century Charles Bukowski and Louis Céline

Loved UM, even though I don’t identify as a creative.

In love with Darbys work. It communicates something deep in the soul while being easily accessible for any individual that feels a connection to both the magnificence and mundane aspects of life. True art. Appreciate your work very much, thanks for the feelings.

I enjoy the writing of Darby Hudson so much. These copies were meant for me, but I’ll have to repurchase. I gifted Darbys books to friends each time I’d come across words that moved me. My supply rapidly dwindled to nothing.
So glad you put your work out into the world!

Thank you Darby.
I needed this.

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I have enjoyed reading your words and nuggets of wisdom digitally. It’s nice to have them to hold in my hand. This book has helped me look beyond my writer’s block and write anyway. I needed that.

Bundle (X2) : YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK (BECAUSE YOU'RE FUCKED NO MATTER WHAT) - paperback

Absolutely loved this signed print. The illustration, colors and of course the poetry were even better in reality. Very high quality paper.

Darby Hudson’s poetry collection, YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK (BECAUSE YOU'RE FUCKED NO MATTER WHAT), is a gritty, hilarious, and oddly comforting punch in the gut. It’s a book for the misfits, the black sheep, the weirdos who’ve never quite fit into the mold—and never wanted to anyway.

Hudson’s voice is raw, wry, and unapologetically honest. His poems veer from darkly absurd to painfully real, tackling themes like existential dread, the absurdity of modern life, and the quiet strength in embracing our own chaos. There’s no sugarcoating here—just stark truths wrapped in wit and beautifully broken lines.

This isn’t a collection for everyone. But for those who’ve felt out of step with the world, it’s a reminder that being “fucked” doesn’t mean being finished—it means being alive. Hudson doesn’t offer solutions; he offers solidarity. And sometimes, that’s exactly what we need.

Great book and my favourite life loved it for her birthday.