ADVICE TO A YOUNG AUTHOR

First begin

Taking in.

Cargo stored,

All aboard,

Think about

Giving out.

Empty ship,

Useless trip!

Never strain

Weary brain,

Hardly fit,

Wait a bit!

After rest

Comes the best.

Sitting still,

Let it fill;

Never press;

Nerve stress

Always shows.

Nature knows.

Critics kind,

Never mind!

Critics flatter,

No matter!

Critics curse,

None the worse.

Critics blame,

All the same!

Do your best.

Hang the rest!