Heidi Peppermint, "Real Toads"

I'm having trouble gaining entry into this poem. Poetry can be difficult, but the trick in that case is to create a sense of urgency under the surface that motivates the reader to want to grapple with the difficulty. I don't dislike this poem; it is even the sort of poetry I might like in the abstract, but I haven't learned to read this poet yet. Is that her real name?