This "story" was mentioned to me today. The first four words take on a world of meaning once you read the last two words. First there is a sale, then there are shoes, then there is a description of those shoes, however, description implies the reason the shoes are sold. There once was a happy purpose for those shoes, however, now there is no purpose for those shoes, and this is sad.
Doesn't the story have more poignancy before I explained it?
I can accept that these six words count as a story. Then I wonder, could I do it too? How could a person write a story in six words? Hemingway is a master--what are my skills to him? Although, I am certainly going to try. Watch me!
Okay, let's start. Six words and there needs to be a deal sealer. Something sad, or happy? Let's try both! I think a sad six word story would be easier. Hemingway's story is so poignant.
I know you didn't want to die. opps! Seven words...
Sorry you thought I didn't know. ...better, but no umph!...
Sorry you died from my knife. ....okay, okay, this one I can live with!
But now let's try to write a happy one. I think this would be harder because sad things tend to be more poignant than happy things.
Together we make the perfect match. okay, but no zing...
To make a world, be together. hmmm.
Love's the only word I need. yeah, but I cheated and used and apostrophe.
Love is how we speak together. ooohhh I like this one.
Can you do it? Write a happy six word story?
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