Here's a guide to make it lean:
One: A subject, clear and bright,
A thought, a feeling, a simple sight.
Two: A rhythm, free or bound,
With meter, rhyme, or no such sound.
Three: Words, like paint, in boldest hue,
To capture essence, fresh and true.
Four: Let images rise, like smoke,
Of metaphors, and similes, evoke.
Five: Embrace the flow, let words take flight,
Don't overthink, just feel the light.
Six: A closing, strong and neat,
A final touch, to make it complete.
Seven: Re-read, revise, and then,
A poem born, a finished gem.
Remember, speed's the key, don't stall,
A poem quick, can stand quite tall.