Things That Get You is a philosophical approach to the essential questions of life. It dives into ideas of life and mortality and muses on the connections between humanity and nature. Hubbard's poetry explores the importance of love and family in this modern world. He discusses what it means to be a father, a husband, and a man. Hubbard's thoughtful approach and beautifully crafted verses paints a vivid landscape of the nature of life in mid - western America. Both rhythmic and free - flowing, this collection of poetry absorbs us into his world.