The deficit would be equal to 3.7 percent of GDP in 2029 and 6.5 percent of GDP by 2039, a higher deficit than any year between 1947 and 2008. This chart from the Congressional Budget Office shows how the deficit is not expected to continue its downward trend in recent years.
Literary critic and poet Samuel Johnson first coined the term 'metaphysical poetry' in his book Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets (1179-1781) .
A metaphysical conceit is a drawn out metaphor popular among poets from the 17th century. It likens the qualities of people to physical objects and tends to focus on ideas like love and death. Sonnets are a popular form of metaphysical conceit.