What is metaphysical poetry?

Generally, they have love as a theme. The poems are built upon logic. Sometimes, you find arguments, stretched endlessly. Poets like John Donne are placed under Metaphysical school. The poets are abstract in thinking and going above a physical plane.

You've probably heard of haikus, lyrical poems and limericks. All of those types of poetry have specific qualities that allow us to group them together. Metaphysical poetry is a little bit different. The poems classified in this group do share common characteristics: they are all highly intellectual