Say it

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.