Iambic

words take their places, ready for the dance
the trick is not to step on your own foot
like ballerinas practicing their stance
be gentle, that's a pointe shoe, not a boot
de-stress the stress, don't lead with it, clap Clap
the pattern holds -- don't make your readers frown
each other sound, a steady double tap
a horse's rider starts by sitting down
two fencers, one must parry, one attacks
cliché touché will give it the right touch
and poets, some are better, some are hacks
don't squeeze words in, you're wanting it too much
that's all there's too it, no need to digress
not Shakespeare, but a sonnet nonetheless