The Elements of Poetry

Such a lot to learn?

The Elements of poetry
teach timing, tone and pitch
Acrostic, Cinquain or sonnet
I really don't know which.

My head is full of words
that have no reason or rhyme.
But just like musical chords
they need to be written in time.

Should I write the words as prose
or maybe iambic pentameter.
With careful use of the latter
my verses would probably sound better.

The rhythm of the verse
should roll smoothly off the tongue.
But then the question is -
to keep them short, or long.

To use quotation,simile or metaphore,
onomatopoiea, alliteration or assonance.
My brain is in such a whirl
that I really don't stand a chance.

With all these elements of poetry
I really should run a mile.
But I think I'll stick it out for now
and find my very own style.