Focus on concrete images:
* "Use the language of common speech, but let it be the language of poetry."
* "Direct treatment of the 'thing' whether subjective or objective."
* "To use absolutely no word that does not contribute to the presentation."
* "The poet's aim is to evoke an image in the mind of the reader."
Emphasis on economy and precision:
* "Go in fear of abstractions."
* "Free verse is not an excuse for sloppiness; it's a challenge to find the most precise and powerful way to express your ideas."
* "Every word must be chosen for its impact and its ability to evoke a clear image."
Other important aspects:
* "Don't be afraid to break traditional poetic forms if it helps you achieve a more direct and powerful expression."
* "Focus on the individual voice and experience, rather than on grand themes or abstract ideas."
Example sentences applying the principles to a specific work:
* "Pound's poem 'In a Station of the Metro' exemplifies the Imagist ideal by using a single image to convey a complex emotion."
* "The poem 'The River-Merchant's Wife: A Letter' demonstrates Pound's ability to create vivid imagery through the use of precise language and evocative details."
Remember that these are just a few examples of Pound's "rules." He was a complex and evolving poet, and his ideas about poetry continued to develop throughout his life.