In John R Seale's poem,Figuring Out Metaphors, it explains how people perceive metaphors and how they are used. He stated facts and metaphors about metaphors. He also is expressing his love for metaphors. It makes a point that metaphors make a poem more interesting and they add flare to them. They are sometimes hard to understand though.They are enjoyable also because they challenge your brain.To conclude, the poem was enjoyable and and interesting read.