A Semantic Reading of Conceptual Metaphors in the Poems of Khalil Matran and Golchin Gilani

Based on the patterns taken form cognitive science and semantic approaches, conceptual metaphors entered the field of literature. Conceptual metaphors were the one that George Lekoff and Mark Johnson first claimed to design. There are images that determine the characteristics of the source territory and are written on the destination territory. Also, the sensory experiences that are the result of our interaction with our surroundings. This research is to examine the conceptual metaphors (directional, structural and ontological) in the poems of Khalil Matran and Golchin Gilani so as to examine the extent to which two poets have utilized this pattern. Furthermore, the orientation and direction of the two poets in using these images is to be examined as well. After examining the poems of these two poets separately, it was found that both poets have used these metaphors in their poems in an entirely balanced way, and they, by using the images from the conceptual metaphors, have equipped their poems with dynamism, continuity, and more speed in publication. A distinction to be addressed is that Khalil Matran has used these concepts to portray in all positions and directions (love, politics, homeland, ignorance, oppression, etc. However, Gilani's anthology, except in few cases, has benefited from this conceptual metaphor in portraying nature and conveying his feelings. </strong>