This is an odd one: For this week, you are going to write a poem or two. This is a style of poem called a 6 word memoir. There's only one rule: it must contain only six words.
Here's an example of one: lost and found, my weary heart.
Hey that was pretty good.
This all came about from Hemingway who won a bet in a bar because someone said he could not write a whole story in six words. Here is Hemingway's 6 word memoir: For sale: baby shoes, never worn.
Isn't it sad. You should make a few and then come back later and respond to the memoirs your classmates are writing. Remember, six words only.
You and me, have to be.
ReplyDeleteFace time, makes all our time.
Love doesn't leave, its besides us.
My little girl, you'r my world
Great poems you really feel all the love. I am guessing you are in love with your little girl and maybe this is who inspired you? Or maybe you have that special person in your life!
DeleteI loved your last one.
DeleteNancy and Grant, I would say yes, I love my little girl. I miss her very much now that she is off and in the military. My daughter is definitely my inspiration. Thank you for your posts.
DeleteI enjoyed the last one. So simple and sweet yet very meaningful! Great job!
DeleteI really liked the last one. It must be hard being away from her! Nic post.
DeleteI can really relate to the first three. I think they can be applied to anyone you love in your life or anyone who is important enough keep there. Great post!
Delete-Music is playing, inquire a dance.
ReplyDelete-Work all day, sleep all night.
I really like both of these Joseph! The first one has such an inviting tone.
DeleteThese were both really good! Reminded me of song lyrics!
DeleteGreat posts! Music and dance is good for the soul and should fit somewhere inbetween working all day and sleeping all night. :)
Deleteheartache, love can bing to me
ReplyDeletesmiling the medicine, laughing the cure
ReplyDeleteJeorgina, this is a great poem. It can have so many different meanings. For me, it reminded me of my mother who just passed away from Cancer. All through chemo she had nothing but positive reactions towards the treatments. No scary side affects to our surprise. She always laughed with the nurses about it. Thanks for your post
DeleteJeorgina, loved your poem and it relates to life in a very positive way, and after reading, it makes you laugh.
DeleteI love this one! A smile can make someones whole day, and laughter is one of the most beautiful things in life! Both can bring a healthier life!
DeleteClaudia: Im sorry for your loss. It does surprise me the way people can naturally laugh at things that would make many of us cry or mad.
DeleteStorm behind me, sunshine up ahead.
ReplyDeleteTaren your memoir is really positive I really liked it. It reminded me that even when times are rough to keep your head held high. It reminds me to put the past behind because and look towards the present because life is what you make it. Great post!
DeleteGreat job Taren! I really like the optimism in your memoir.
DeleteI like that, always think positive.
DeleteI liked the optimistic ending.
DeleteFalling in Love, is never easy.
ReplyDeleteWalking around, lost, no longer found.
Crazy, sane, story of my life.
One plus one equals love, sometimes.
Simple yet hard, writing some memoirs.
I hope you enjoyed my writing.
Nancy, really enjoyed your writing, and very well said. I liked it how you said 1+1=love.
DeleteNancy, you have some good ones here. I can appreciate your simple yet hard, writing some memoirs.
DeleteVery nice. I like them.
DeleteI really enjoyed all poems. Some are so true. I really liked "crazy, sane, story of my life." I have a feeling this is true for a lot of people.
DeleteI liked your poems. My favorite was the second one.
DeleteOops, did I just say that?
ReplyDeleteLive life like you mean it.
Hello Grant, I really like your first poem because I always say that to myself. Also, your second poem should become a law...lol
DeleteI agree with Arianna! It should be a law!
DeleteDream it, be it, live it.
ReplyDeleteJob requirements: loving, able to share.
I never thought about it that. You cant live it if you never dream it.
DeleteBetrayed by love, forgive that love.
ReplyDeleteBe yourself, live for your happiness.
Your second one is a good one. I think it says something that most of us don't do
DeleteI really enjoyed your second poem. We do need to make ourselves happy and not live to please others.
DeleteI love the second one its great! People really do not understand this, they try to live their life to please other people. It always seems as they are not really happy either, I just love how true and simple this is!
DeleteSmiling faces cover their broken hearts.
ReplyDeleteComfort is found in your silence.
London,
DeleteI love your first poem, it is very true.
London,
DeleteNice post. I like the second one. It's so true in many ways.
I really like "comfort is found in your silence." It reminds me to be still when I'm stressed.
DeleteI love the first poem, It's amazing the public eye will interpret a smile as a happy emotion. When deep down inside we don't know the truth behind that smile.
DeleteBe patient, be compassionate, and love.
ReplyDeleteSmile everyday, even if it hurts.
I love how you put all those powerful words together just right.
DeleteRazors make tiny waves of aftershave
ReplyDeleteApril showers always require gardening hours
Hiring: carpet cleaner, large red stains
I love the last one, it's awesome.
Deletecheerleading is going to kill me
ReplyDeleteI am my mom's best mistake
Happy Birthday Marines, thank you all.
pretty purple pens are my favorites.
I really like your second one, very meaningful
DeleteHello Brandi, your third poem caught my attention because I do not think that people acknowledge our service men/women as much as we should. Now that I have a brother in the military it makes me realize that we should be thankful for other people putting their lives in danger to protect us.
DeleteLive, Love, Laugh - What a Life.
ReplyDeletePure in heart, Blessings come down.
Genuine love, what the world needs.
Yahweh Yahweh, our Savior we sing.
Love gives hope, Faith gives peace.
Assignment: six words in a story.
ReplyDeleteHeadache forms, not good at poetry.
Little said, much heard, nothing known.
He gave her a single rose.
ReplyDeleteNew England fall; vanilla chai tea.
Live, Laugh, Love: Remedy for all.
I will wait for you, forever.
ReplyDeleteTime goes by, don't know why.
Single and free, much more happy!
ReplyDeleteSpend time together tonight, tomorrow, forever?
Haha! I've never felt that way, wink, wink. Great poems!
DeleteSingle and free sounds like a great way to be!
DeleteTick tock, tick tock, flat line.
ReplyDeleteWake up, work, school, sleep, repeat.
The future never comes, why worry?
One single word can change everything.
I like your last one because it is very true and it can be good or bad.
DeleteLittle one coming soon, excited, nervous.
ReplyDeleteTo love and be loved, priceless.
Howdy Monica, I like both of your poems. Your first one describes exactly how I felt when I was pregnant. You are right, the feeling of love is priceless.
DeleteNever give up, always look ahead.
ReplyDeleteDrinking whiskey tonight, sounds just right
ReplyDeleteAlarm goes on, blankets come off.
ReplyDeleteNice one. Then jumping out of bed because I hit the snooze button too many times.
DeleteIt cannot be explained, only appreciated.
ReplyDeletePeople should smile more, enjoy life.
People should definitely enjoy life more! I tell people that all the time!!
DeleteBest friends, lovers, teenage love affair.
ReplyDeleteGift of hope, promise to tomorrow.
My hearts desire, her loves fire.
All that I can, I will.
ReplyDeleteCandy is dandy, liquor is quicker.