Hey there everyone 
I recently learnt about a new form of writing - 6 Word Stories, as first developed by famous author Ernest Hemingway.
So what I would like today is for you to write me a 6 word poem/story!
Try to convey as much meaning and emotion as possible, adhering to the word limit, of course. Obviously, this is a great deal harder than writing a longer poem or narrative, because you are unable to use more words for in-depth description and discussion. However, as poets and writers, this limiting exersize is both fun and good for writing development.
Here are a few quick rules. Please ensure that you follow them
- no profanity/swearing
- no adult writes, I won't be able to view them
- no racist/sexist/bias/mean writes of any kind
- no sTiCkY kEyS
- no sp3ak!ng l!k3 th!s
Note: prewrites ARE permitted, so long as they conform to the rules and are a maximum of 6 words!
A few examples include:
♥ "For sale: baby shoes, never worn." - Ernest Hemingway
♥ "Vacuum collision. Orbits diverge. Farewell, love." - David Brin
♥ "To save humankind he died again." - Ben Bova
♥ "Epitaph: he shouldn't have fed it." - Brian Herbert
♥ "Cryonics: Disney thawed. Mickey gnawed. Omigawd." - Eileen Gunn
So good luck to everyone!
Remember: maximum of 6 words.
By the way, more points will hopefully be added soon!
Best wishes, love and light.
- Sweet Blue Eyes <3
Note: This is dedicated to my sweet, dear AP Mummy WolfHeart, who has been so very kind to me and donated to this contest. Thank you 
I recently learnt about a new form of writing - 6 Word Stories, as first developed by famous author Ernest Hemingway.
So what I would like today is for you to write me a 6 word poem/story!
Try to convey as much meaning and emotion as possible, adhering to the word limit, of course. Obviously, this is a great deal harder than writing a longer poem or narrative, because you are unable to use more words for in-depth description and discussion. However, as poets and writers, this limiting exersize is both fun and good for writing development.
Here are a few quick rules. Please ensure that you follow them
- no profanity/swearing
- no adult writes, I won't be able to view them
- no racist/sexist/bias/mean writes of any kind
- no sTiCkY kEyS
- no sp3ak!ng l!k3 th!s
Note: prewrites ARE permitted, so long as they conform to the rules and are a maximum of 6 words!
A few examples include:
♥ "For sale: baby shoes, never worn." - Ernest Hemingway
♥ "Vacuum collision. Orbits diverge. Farewell, love." - David Brin
♥ "To save humankind he died again." - Ben Bova
♥ "Epitaph: he shouldn't have fed it." - Brian Herbert
♥ "Cryonics: Disney thawed. Mickey gnawed. Omigawd." - Eileen Gunn
So good luck to everyone!
Remember: maximum of 6 words.
By the way, more points will hopefully be added soon!
Best wishes, love and light.
- Sweet Blue Eyes <3
Note: This is dedicated to my sweet, dear AP Mummy WolfHeart, who has been so very kind to me and donated to this contest. Thank you
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on November 27, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 300, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes: Dear entrants,
What a wonderful contest. Your entries blew me away - you are all such skilled writers, each story was a delight to read! Well done to everyone, I had such a tough time deciding on winners. I truly mean it when I say that I think you all deserved a trophy! Well done to you all, thanks so much for entering, keep up the amazing work!
Peace and love to you all.
Sweet Blue Eyes ♥
Contest Winners
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There are daffodils beneath the snow• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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by Joseph Hollis 2 lines, 13 comments, on Nov 22 4:20 AM 2008. In Nature, Haiku
Silver trophy winner
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Life scrubs relationships; the best dry.• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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I know where love lies buried.• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Honorable mention
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by fortyninereasons 3 lines, 2 comments, on Nov 22 3:16 AM 2008. In Contest• Commented on by judge.
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by LoveDeprived 35 lines, 2 comments, on Oct 15 6:32 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Wish:A dream not for sale.by XxAngelOfPoisonxX 0 lines, 7 comments, on Nov 22 4:33 AM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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by trekkergirl 0 lines, 1 comment, on Nov 22 5:30 AM 2008. In contest• Commented on by judge.
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Dancing through life clouded with griefby smonte19124 0 lines, 7 comments, on Nov 22 6:34 AM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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Familiarity danced
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Wishingby Alexis-Rueal 9 lines, 7 comments, on Dec 21 11:16 AM 2006. In Contemporary• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
by Blind Sight 2 lines, 2 comments, on Nov 22 9:26 AM 2008. In Thoughts, Love, 6 word story, Contemporary• Commented on by judge.
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My favorite one word prayer... "Help!"by WordsDoMatter 0 lines, 4 comments, on Nov 22 9:58 AM 2008. In prayer• Commented on by judge.
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Pain, longing, despair, joy. All equal LOVE.
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Here now or later love godby SimplyNoodle 0 lines, 3 comments, on Nov 22 12:10 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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how many can we enter?
btw nice idea
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Nice idea Lexana, I like that a lot!
I think maybe around 2-3 entries each Taz
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awww no its closed!!! :'( :'( i didnt get to enter!!! :'(
well that sux
xxx
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argh! i'm so sorry! that absolutely SUCKS.
you didn't get to enter last time and now you can't this time either
i promise next contest i run i will RESERVE a spot for you! if you want you can send me your entry anyway and i will comment on it and "judge" it
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"only in death are we free..."
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