Monday, May 12, 2008

Clutter and Simplicity

The words are flowing, so clutter them not
For simplicity is
Was and will be
Easier to read

Pomp and circumstance is long and boring
So cut out some words
And help the reader
Discern what you say

Rewrite and proofread; over and over
Try not to assume
That they understand
Everything you write

To make things simple, try sticking to this:
Instead of “attempt”
And “assistance”
Use “try” and “help”

Forget using “personal” to describe
As well as "in a sense"
"A bit" and "sort of"
They are not needed

Heed what I say now and you will soon find
Through speech or paper
Your words will improve
The message you send

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