I’m still reading Ted Kooser and he mentions several times to leave out words that the reader can fill in. Also, he suggests using details and connections that will be new and interesting to the reader and to use the details that make the reader know that you were really there, not just giving the info anyone could look up or know.
Here, some haiku-ic reminders.
an image, a blink
the detail that catches you
and just won’t let go.what to write about?
when you’re paying attention,
whatever’s at hand.leave out all the words
that the readers can fill in
show them some new things.
