Here's why:
* Lyric poetry is typically characterized by its focus on personal emotions, feelings, and experiences. It often uses a musical rhythm and rhyme scheme. Examples include sonnets, odes, and elegies.
* "The Tiger" by William Blake is a dramatic monologue in which the speaker addresses the tiger directly, reflecting on its creation and the power it embodies. It's not about the speaker's personal emotions, but rather about the speaker's pondering of a powerful, mysterious force.
Therefore, while "The Tiger" is a powerful and evocative poem, it doesn't fit the definition of lyric poetry.