In 'Metaphysical Dog,' Frank Bidart delves into the complex relationship between art and the corporeal, between words, sex, and the pursuit of the Absolute. This collection of poems offers a candid exploration of the poet's personal conflicts and those that resonate universally. It's a journey that ponders the insatiable human hunger for the unattainable, a longing as inherent as any physical need. Bidart reflects on the nature of love, the challenge of achieving wholeness, and the inevitable series of misunderstandings that constitute our collective history. This volume stands as a profound examination of the human spirit, grappling with the 'failed glimpses' of transcendence amidst life's relentless search for meaning.