Here's a breakdown:
* Elegy: A poem that expresses sorrow, usually for someone who has died.
* Poetry: A form of literary expression that uses language in a structured and often rhythmic way to create a particular effect.
Elegies are a specific type of poetry that focuses on mourning and reflection. They often use specific elements like:
* Formal structure: Elegies sometimes follow a specific rhyme scheme or meter, although modern elegies often take a more free form.
* Themes of loss, grief, and memory: These are central themes in elegies.
* Personal reflection: The speaker often reflects on their own relationship with the deceased and the impact of their loss.
So, while all elegies are poetry, not all poetry is an elegy.