There is a story about Hemingway that goes like this. He is in a bar--he was often in a bar. Someone challenges him to write a story in a very unHemingway way. It could only contain six words. They bet a bottle of scotch, so for Hemingway, these are high stakes! He accepts. He pens this masterpiece: "For sale, baby shoes, never worn."
He wins the bets and establishes the six word memoir.
This week, your blog entry should have six words, your own six word memoir. The only requirement is this; it must only have six words. Then, later in the week, you can come back and comment on the six word memoirs of your classmates.
Also, you can do multiple ones, so have a go and then skip a space and do it again. I'll try one:
dreary sunday, rain clouds, only hope.
Here's another:
youth, writing limitless words, all red.
Have fun!
Fateful day, no good-byes, just pain.
ReplyDeleteRodrigo when i read this, i just thought of a sad movie. Those kind of movies where someone must leave, and you don't want to say goodbye because that means you will never get to see that person again, so your left with the pain of seeing that person go without saying goodbye.
DeleteHi Rodrigo, pain will always be an emotion that will scar anyone.
DeleteThis definitely had me thinking of many sad scenarios. It reminded me of losing a dear friend of mine. His death was so quick and sudden it was unbelievable at first. This sentence is very deep.
DeleteAmerican Pride, signature, Rest In Peace.
ReplyDeletewow, two good ones to start things off for us. Both of them have some element of longing.
ReplyDeletePast gone, embrace the day, grow.
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree with you. The past is something we can't take back. There's no need to worry about something we can't change or have control over, but instead we should focus on what we can control. Embrace the day and grow from there.
DeleteThis is so great! I 100% agree with Geraldines reply. No use crying over spilled milk. Great job!
DeleteI love this. Its very inspirational. This explains every negative event that you must leave behind and grow from.
DeleteReally nice and motivating quote, Diana. It really sends readers a positive message on being practical and improving oneself.
DeleteShort in sixth grade, still short.
ReplyDeleteSarah! When I read this I laughed out loud! I feel the same way. Everyone grew, but I'm still down here. I am only 5 foot 3 and I definitely feel your pain!
DeleteLoved your post.
I have to say... LMBO! this is halarious! you made me laugh out loud. I definitely was not expecting this. I believe I met you in class on Saturday, you are not that short. You can definitely wear heels and not stick out like i do. Good Job!
DeleteI like your post because of the fact we all have something we dont like about ourselves and we always try to chnage it. We tend to forget that sometimes it is not as bad as it looks and that something we dont like can even bring us benefits. Also, your post was hilarious.
DeleteMiranda, 5 foot 3's not so bad. Try 5 foot zero :,,D
DeleteGabriela, hey friend! How was your next exam after the GWAR? I love how you replaced A with a B in lmbo LOL Heels are so painful though.
Rodrigo, thank you! Yes, I don't think my height has brought me any positivity, but I don't mind it anymore.
This is hilarious, Sarah! It inspires me to write about me:
Delete"Not eat. Work out. Still gain." :)
haha they say the best things come in small packages.
DeleteLong hair, don't care, lil Wayne.
ReplyDeleteNew old love, all is forgiven.
The first one made me laugh!
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ReplyDeletePast erased, born again, home soon.
ReplyDeleteRacing thoughts, losing sight, crooked path
I really loved your second poem. It reminded that we can lose sight of what we truly want. I hope we always stay on the right path!
DeleteYour second memoir reminded me of something I heard before. I head on a song that the closer we get to something, the tougher is to see it and is very true because we sometime tend to lose sight of the things we have close or that we love the most. And when we think we are in the right path is so easy to get lost again.
DeleteThanks Abigail! It is so easy to get distracted or to lose focus. In order for us to stay on the right path, I believe we must always remember what our purpose is for wanting whatever it is that we want!
Delete"know your purpose, know your path"
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DeleteRodrigo, I agree with what you said. There was a time when I lost sight of something that was very close to me, and that I love very much, because I became far too comfortable with it. I started to do things out of habit and I eventually forgot my purpose in why I was doing everything in the first place. This led me to fall and to temporarily get lost. So I can totally understand that the closer we get to something, the tougher it is to see it and that when we think we are on the right path, we can easily get lost again.
Deletemountain high, white caps, Gods work
ReplyDeleteKelly, I love this post of yours. Its beautiful! I completely agree. Reading this made me want to go to my cabin in the snow!
DeleteI love Gods creations! Was just up at the snow last weekend and am anxious to go skiing... but we need more now first! Great post Kelly
Deletelittle time, lots of laughs, life
ReplyDeleteAgain, I like this post too. Mine poem about life is similar. We have no time with our busy lives, but luckily enough time to have some good laughs and enjoy life.
DeleteLive life to its fullest! My cousin likes to say, "life is your playground, the one who has the most fun wins!", I love that. Another great post!
DeleteThis post, reminds me to have fun in life and not be so serious sometimes. No holding grudges!
DeleteBumpy beginnings, blood and sweat, arrived.
ReplyDeleteJacob, I liked your poem. A lot of things in life compare to this idea.
DeleteI love the satisfaction of accomplishing something that takes work! It might not be fun getting there but, if we never fight for anything how will we ever appreciate what we have!
DeleteI can relate to this perfectly! Very good use of the six words!
DeleteUnknown paths, life changing, future waiting
ReplyDeleteLife is always uncertain! I think your poem illustrates that view very well!
DeleteI like this post. You never know what life awaits. Sometimes one must take their chances, and take an unknown path leading to success.
DeleteAbigail, your poem gives a great practical visual on how life is. A person has to go through unknown paths to discover who he/she is. Life changes as a person gains more from his/her experience. Eventually this leads to a future that is molded accordingly to our experiences and decisions. Good job on writing a great poem!
Deletethese poems, hilarious brilliance, yet restrained
ReplyDeleteHas anyone died with no regrets?
ReplyDeleteHi Nile! This was a very interesting one to read for me. For many, this might mean that they regret something they did, but for others it may be regretting something they didn't do. It brings up a very interesting question of what will you regret most: what you've done or what you didn't do? Or is it possible to have not regrets at all? Great post!
DeleteAbsolutely. Thank you for the kind words Jacob, and thanks for getting it.
DeleteI agree with Jacob, this one is intriguing to me.
DeleteVery thoughtful Nile. We may never know.
Deletelove to live, live to love.
ReplyDeletemidterm tomorrow, stress of studying, success.
nursing major, don't give up, hope.
"love to live, live to love" This message is one that everyone should live by. I strongly believe that no one should spend their lives looking at the negative and being sad. It is about making the best of every situation!
Delete"Midterm tomorrow, stress of studying, success." I am sure we can all relate. It is stressful to study for all of these midterms while also trying to keep up with a daily routine and life such as work and family. This stress will definitely pay off some day and we shall all succeed.
"nursing major, don't give up, hope" I have hear that the nursing program is no joke! It is a great career to go into and I definitely wish you the best. Definitely do not give up, it may be stressful and hard at times but just keep your head in the game.
LOVE all three of these Miranda! I feel ya on all three too, I am also a nursing major. Its rough, but will be totally worth it! Keep up your hope
DeleteVery uplifting words!
Deleteyoung female, determined, hoping for success
ReplyDeletework, trust, are a must
work hard, be unique, be you
I like how we all have written a few words, but we obviously have a lot to say. Our words are powerful!
DeleteI really like the work and trust are a must line. It totally captures what I would consider huge needs and ideals in my own life. Thanks Gabriela!
DeleteI love your 6 word memoirs! Very creative and demonstrates a strong sense of individuality and femininity.
DeleteThe first one I'm assuming is autobiographical?
DeleteNever worry, God provides, always there
ReplyDeleteThis is a great reminder! Thanks :)
Deleteclever, Kelly, fine six word reply!
DeleteI really enjoy this six word response!
DeleteSomething I tend to forget sometimes.
DeleteMiss him. Call him. Female voice.
ReplyDelete(this is not my story, this is my best friend's story.. my husband asked me to add this note :) ...)
Haha I'm also married but I can still remember those days and I DO NOT miss them.
DeleteThat doesn't sound good. I'm sure your friend could do much better!
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ReplyDeletesunny days, summer shades, all smiles.
ReplyDeleteaim high, constantly dream, make achievements.
have fun, dance tonight, make memories.
Wonderful.
DeleteTo be young and carefree again!
DeleteReminds us to live life to the fullest!
DeleteYou're not the money you make.
ReplyDeleteYou're not what's in your wallet.
You're not the car you drive.
You are not your f***ing khakis.
Can't take credit for these, though.
They are quotes from a movie.
Nile,
DeleteWhat movie? Sounds very familiar.
Any guesses?
DeleteFight Club right? Or am I not supposed to mention that?
DeleteJacob broke the first rule of...
DeleteYou do NOT talk about fight club!
DeleteOther versions I thought of after I submitted these,
ReplyDeleteAim high, sky high, always achieve.
Live life, dance tonight, all night.
Don't forget to smile when down.
Sorry class, I really enjoyed the challenge of trying to come up with only six words.
Me too.
DeleteHey Cheyenne, I really enjoyed this week's blog as well. There are so many things we can say only six words that can sum up our entire life! I could do something like this all day. I feel like this activity encourages us to use our minds and be creative.
DeleteI also really enjoyed this weeks blog. Its so interesting seeing what everyone else comes up with. I like yours a lot, especially the don't forget to smile when down.
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ReplyDeleteSorry people it was supposed to read:
ReplyDeleteFaith, hope, and love. True blessings.
Don't forget your mistakes, better future.
ReplyDeleteYour post contains very good advice to live by!
DeleteAcquire, understand, share and spread knowledge.
ReplyDeleteBe plentiful with respect and integrity.
ReplyDeleteNever be one to assume quickly.
Never fear what is not known.
Live honorably, love openly, remain humble.
I wasn't sure if they were supposed to be a small poem or quote!
I really like all of yours! they all are good examples to live by. My favorite was Live honorably, love openly, remain humble. I think they all are important. Great job!
DeleteMonica, these are great...the answer is both. You are creating a quote and a small poem. Your 6 word memoirs all sound prescriptive, like they are giving advice or ordering the reader to live a certain way, I like that tone.
ReplyDeleteDark skies, bright stars, escape reality.
ReplyDeleteThis was a really nice scene to imagine, especially since Bakersfield has so few stars to see.
DeleteLive to learn, learn to live.
ReplyDeleteI like this, something I can honestly say will always happen.
DeletePowerful, they act tough, no remorse
ReplyDeleteChocolate strawberry, school work, i'm done.
ReplyDeleteI liked this poem! It kind of reminded me of my Valentine's day and made me wonder if you ate chocolate strawberries and did homework on your Valentine's day.
DeleteThis also reminded me of Valentines Day and I how felt yesterday. Yummy chocolate strawberries:)
DeleteMe too!
DeleteValentine's day, homework, cleaning, working out.
long nights, hard work, successful life.
ReplyDeleteThis life sounds stressful yet rewarding.
DeleteI feel that we can all relate to this! Love it!
DeleteWell worth it!! I can so relate. keep up the hard work.
DeleteI agree with both of you! We can all definitely relate to this post. The hard work will hopefully pay off.
Delete$20 blood money, and tragedy starts.
ReplyDeleteInjured man. Pregnant woman. Devastating life.
She finally earned money. Scrubbing Budha.
Rape, robbery, fire, landslide: constant suffering.
The blindness, it was that rape.
Hi Arina,
DeleteI really liked your poems. They were a bit dark but had so much depth for only being 6 words.
Yes, Amanda, those were dark. They all have such powerful imagery. I think the "scrubbing Buddha" was a great line that makes the reader say, oh, I really want to know what that means!
Delete...oh brother, I just re-read them and realize what they all mean. Arina, good job. That is the purpose of poetry, to confuse and make the world clear, all at once. And I am glad you have been reading Tortilla Curtain :)
Amanda, Dr. Schmoll, ..I actually didn't mean to create a poem, each line is an individual line, I am re-reading the Tortilla Curtain now (I finished it during winter break, now I almost forgot the details so I need to re-read to find those 10 sentences for the synthesis essay...:))....and at the same time practicing to create six words stories.. :) Yes.. it was dark.. It was so difficult to find a cheerful part in the story.
DeleteWell despite the darkness of your words, it was very well-written and I enjoyed reading your post!
DeleteWorking Saturday, hopeless boredom, save me!
ReplyDeleteDay almost over, time to go!
ReplyDeleteone life gone, another life born
ReplyDeletewedding dress, perfect ring, almost time
little eyes watching, need to succeed
I like doing these :) hope I was doing them right though. I liked Hemmingway's memoir.
This is so sweet, Jordan!
DeleteNursing school, enough said and done.
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