”Bitch” by Carolyn Kizer and ”How Falling in Love Is Like Owning a Dog” by Taylor Mali

Analyze the poem ”Bitch” by Carolyn Kizer along with the poem ”How Falling in Love Is Like Owning a Dog” by Taylor Mali. Characterize parallels and differences.

To answer this question, you need to realize that both of these poems use an extended metaphor. The term “extended metaphor” refers to a comparison between two, unlike things that continue throughout a series of sentences in a paragraph or lines in a poem. It is often comprised of more than one sentence and sometimes consists of a full paragraph. Explain with that metaphor is and how it works in both of these poems. Which poem did you enjoy more? Why?