Six-Word Memoir

[Brandi_R]

Write your memoir in six words.

Does that sound like too much of a challenge? Take a look at Smith Magazine’s Six-Word Memoirs project and some of these six-word memoirs:

“Fifteen years since last professional haircut.” - Dave Eggers

“Well, I thought it was funny.” - Stephen Colbert

“I still make coffee for two.” –Zak Nelson

“Never really finished anything, except cake.” – Carletta Perkins

“Former child start seeks love, employment.” –Justin D. Taylor

"Asked to quiet down; spoke louder.” –Wendy Lee

There are books, to boot, if anyone’s interested in more, more, more:

Not Quite What I Was Planning  

Six-Word Memoirs on Love and Heartbreak  

I Can't Keep My Own Secrets: Six Word Memoirs by Teens Famous and Obscure

It All Changed in an Instan

Now, what’s your memoir in six words?

[shadowcat80]

I've done soccer, cheerleading, and writing.

[Darkkin]

Quiet, cryptic...Seldom understood or heard.  - Darkkin, the Tedious

[Fleetfoot]

Fleet feet of the broken hearted...

[Shrouded-Angel]

Laugh aloud and others learn, too.

[Darkkin]

A glowing ember among dormant dreamers.  - Darkkin, the Tedious

[GS2991]

Warning words, spit fire when provoked.

[GS2991]

A whitful one, the quiet one.

[Fleetfoot]

Fractured jewel, but still I shine.  - Fleetfoot, a Murmur

[Zkullis]

Experienced traveler meandering down life's path.

[shadowcat80]

Born timid but found my voice

[Shopaholic]

This is so much fun!  Okay, I'll give it a try.

---

1. So many words, so little time.

2. Obsessive compulsive free thinker needs help.

3. Racing thoughts in a noisy mind.

4. Teacher by day, writer by night.

5. Half blessing, half curse, that's Shannon.

---

I think #2 is my personal favorite!

[Dan_Diego]

"Born, raised, enlisted, wedded, fathered, existed."

[Whisper-Lynn]

Shopaholic, the first three sound like the first three lines of a poem!

"Still haven't left the waiting room." - Samantha Lynn

[TylerAE]

Empty minded, open minded, never minded. (laws of society and stereotyping)

[Darkkin]

Wayfarer, one of a kind wonder.  - Darkkin, the Tedious

[GS2991]

I see endless battles, endless wonders.

[BookishBlonde]

A happy childhood still in progress.

[shadowcat80]

A schoolgirl finding where she belongs.

[KathyS]

My Life in a Nut Shell