Welcome to the Hobsonverse. Mind the subterranean hive.
Just another unrelated poem in another poetry collection is a raw, high-octane blend of satirical free-verse, pop-culture nostalgia, and grotesque horror. Despite the ironic title, Darren Hobson weaves a deeply interconnected, darkly comedic tapestry that strips back the skin of modern media manipulation and political absurdity.
Follow the recurring misadventures of Harry and Derek in their yellow Bedford van as they navigate a crumbling world. Beneath the streets of London, an ancient subterranean hive mind stirs, while a bizarre undergroundpurgatory plays host to deceased icons like JFK and Motörhead’s Lemmy—all while a satirical Donald Trump looms over a global media apocalypse.
Packed with fourth-wall-breaking meta-commentary, your guides through this nightmare actively critique the poet’s own narrative twists from within the text. Part dystopian sci-fi, part pitch-black punk-rock satire, this collection is an unfiltered, visceral weapon against modern internet vanity.