A Poem for a Poet

Crickets chirp as the poet ponders
what words to write,
what words to write,
what words to write.
A barren ballad
or a listless limerick?
Sonnets seem too structured,
a parody perhaps?
A penchant to be pompous.
Livid lyrics seems to loom.
Negligence is nonchalant, so
the poet sticks to free verse,
hoping not to die.
Keen knowledge and prosperity
are all a poet needs.
Too bad it's not that easy
to write a perfect poem.