Hate Me to Know Me

This new collection of poetry from author and journalist Iggy Mizuh covers a wide variety of themes, probing the heart of the human condition. Whether he is lamenting humanity's obsession with material things in "Slow it down," or examining his own relationships in the titular "Hate me to know me," Mizuh infuses his work with refreshing honesty. While he admits that everyone can have a cynical side, he finds inspiration and beauty in the smallest of moments.



Never is this clearer than in "Fish alive without life," a poem chronicling the struggle of one fish to return to the water. As Mizuh watches the small fish gasp and strive, he can't help but become entranced by the drama unfolding in front of him. As the fish finally finds its escape, Mizuh takes it as a positive sign of the ingenuity and strength that can be found in the smallest of creatures. Other poems, like "I will survive," transfer that optimism to his own life.



From dramatic storms to heartbreaking losses, Mizuh examines the many obstacles people face and then explores all the ways we can keep moving forward with increased awareness of the beauty and poetry all around us.