finding the element

[fledgist]

i haven't thought about what i must say
the chosen words must be allowed to serve
that is a form of comfort on the curve

we choose with care the least appalling way
the one that lets us act with flair and verve
i haven't thought about what i must say

we let the jackass and the jennet bray
you know that you wouldn't have the nerve
to make the journey you would have to swerve
i haven't thought about what i must say