I discovered this book the other day and thought it an interesting concept. Love in six precious words. Summing up a life long passion or trauma so succinctly may seem like an abomination, but it actually dates back to the 1920's, when Ernest Hemingway bet his colleagues that he could write a complete short story in just six words. The result,
"For Sale: Baby Shoes. Never Worn."
He reportedly called that his best work.
A few excerpts from Love and Heartbreak:
Our prison visitations were surprisingly romantic. - Larry Smith
People can't want what they want. - Dr. Drew Pinsky
Didn't realize I'd still be lonely. -Pamela Cash
My marital advice? Marry an orphan. - Kristina Wright
The challenge in honor of red February - Write your own six word memoir on love.
(Feel free to publish it here. Please, please with a cherry on top.)
Love was definitely worth the wait.
ReplyDeleteFour words: I'm bringing home dinner.
ReplyDeleteYes Honey, I will do that.
ReplyDeleteThat bugs you? Okay, I'll stop.
Children obeying first time they're asked.
Lula will like this one- it is tragic.
ReplyDeleteShe loves without having it returned.
My idea of love
gets up with the kids nightly.
Arguing with the fire of love
oooo lets see.
ReplyDeletejust a little on the simple side...
+how did i get so lucky?
+how did you get so lucky?
+my heart is jittery and hyper.
+what? you worship me? that's perfect.
A couple more:
ReplyDeleteYou still make my heart jump.
I love you in cookie pants. (inspired by last week's episode of Scrubs).
Romance dies as true love begins.
ReplyDeleteThis is what I am thinking about when I can't go to sleep at night. Thanks a lot Lula :)
ReplyDeleteMy hero! My killer of spiders.
Just one smile brings such joy.
A mother's arms are always open.
His laugh always makes me smile.
Laughs with me, never at me.
ReplyDeleteA cut that refuses to heal.
ReplyDeleteScratch that last one -
ReplyDeleteA cut that never truly heals.