I think the yanks are actually in the minority here... we keep them in order and make sure they leave here properly edumacated 
There are some threads on meter around the site, especially in the practice forum. Playing with structure is the best way to get your head around what's required, especially since it sounds as though you have a good natural rhythm. I'm working tomorrow but as I said, I'll have a shot at this on Saturday. It's always a pleasure to work on decent poems.
And of course, Dale doesn't count as a yank because he's from Texas -- same as Ray -- and Texas is an entirely different universe.
PPS. Margaret River? The yummiest sauvignon blanc in the country. You're so lucky.
There are some threads on meter around the site, especially in the practice forum. Playing with structure is the best way to get your head around what's required, especially since it sounds as though you have a good natural rhythm. I'm working tomorrow but as I said, I'll have a shot at this on Saturday. It's always a pleasure to work on decent poems.
And of course, Dale doesn't count as a yank because he's from Texas -- same as Ray -- and Texas is an entirely different universe.
PPS. Margaret River? The yummiest sauvignon blanc in the country. You're so lucky.
It could be worse