Great Poetry [I dont get it]

If I were a great poet
And had been given a great gift...
I'd write about much more than just
Walking through snow drifts.

Oh, I'm sure that if you like such things
You must be very wise.
But try just once to see it...
As I do. Through my eyes.

And I really just don't understand
Such complicated thoughts.
Your metaphors confuse me,
They make me feel quite lost.

Fore someone who simply cannot tell
Her left hand from her right...
It's a very great accomplishment
Just to be able to recite.

So if you'd please excuse me,
We can meet another day...
And read some more great poetry
To send my thoughts astray.

4/28/07