If you want to say something, do so
Do not let the matter grow
Do not take even half a day
Do not let the words be more
Most important – just space it.
If the tale’s a minute thing
See that it does not exceed a page
Do not fill the whole blank paper
After all, you are not a sage.
Life is swift – a winged bird
It will not wait for you
Catch it and hold on to it
Before it takes off – use the gift..
With a pinch here and there
Done with the most infinite care
Crowd your story in an inch
And it will be as good as true
Boil your story till it simmers
Polish it till it glimmers
Write it quickly, write it well
And you will see, how well it does sell.