Thank you so much! Many of the metaphors I use come naturally to me, but there are certain subjects or topics that I’m interested in and want to write about that I have to do a little more research on.
For example, there are certain psychology experiments or math concepts or science concepts, like the Rosenhan Experiment, or the Fibonnaci Sequence, or the life cycle of a fruit fly, etc, that I’ve incorporated into my poems before, but I’ve had to research them a little further.
So yes, the metaphors come naturally for the most part, but sometimes I do have to do research before and during my writing process.
I hope that answered your questions! :) Have a good day!