What is a Metaphysical poem?

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Metaphysical poetry

What is a Metaphysical poem?

There are many definitions of Metaphysical poetry. "Metaphysical" when applied to poetry usually involves Love, Science, Geology, Romance, Sensuality and man's relationship with God. Metaphysical poems are lyrical poems usually containing intense meditations, characterized by striking use of wit, irony, and play on words. Underneath the formal structure is the underlying structure of the poet's argument. Metaphysical poetry usually contains conceits, which is an image which you extend, which you develop; an extended metaphor.

The Metaphysical poetry follows the structure of a strong first line; these "strong lines" brings attention to other elements in metaphysical poetry. The term is used in connection with prose as well as with verse and so invites us to look at metaphysical poetry in a wider context. At the time Metaphysical poetry's definition was 'An equal of ideas yoked by violence together.' However, it is very difficult to define a Metaphysical poem because at the time the writers were not writing under the category of a "metaphysical poem." So I have therefore attempted to describe the characteristics of a 'Metaphysical poem' rather then endeavour to construct a definition. The following three poems