Relationship Memoir in 6 Words
June 27, 2008
Could you define your entire life in six words? I find that idea so mind-boggling yet annoyingly seductive. How would you do it, and if you did, what could you really say? That’s a fun thing to noodle about especially at 3 a.m. when you have insomnia. (uh, that might be just me).
Writing My Memoirs
Have you heard of this book, Not Quite What I Had Planned: Six Word Memoirs by Writers Famous and Obscure? I first heard of the book on NPR and the idea was enough to get me out of the covers to listen.
The idea of boiling a life into six essential words is so yummy. It can be as complex as you want or as simple and commonplace as the title. Definitely read the book.
Relationship Memoirs
You already know I couldn’t resist wondering if you could apply the same poetry to relationships. Yep, it works. I’m still playing with my first two attempts to imortalize my marriage:
Complex yet better than I dreamed
Love means remembering why I care
Not bad for a start but I think I can do better. I’d like to do some funny ones, too.
Enter the Contest
Of course, you can do this much better than me, and I’d love to prove that. That why I thought it’d be fun to have a little contest.
Between now and Sunday, June 29th at 5 p.m. Monday, June 30 5 p.m. EST, enter your very own Relationship Memoir describing your personal romantic history or marriage.
Simple Rules
Remember, your memoir can only be six words and should make a sentence. Pronouns and articles are included in the word count. And let’s keep it clean. Wit beats crudeness. I’ll pick 7 semi-finalists then you, my dear reader, will vote for a winner.
What does the winner get? Bragging rights, of course and a gift certificate to a restaurant. Who knows…it’s a gift that might lead to more memories. All the usual contest rules apply…you know what I mean.
Enter Now! Leave a Comment…
Oh, if you’re having fun with this, I could sure use a little stumbleupon love.
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Romantic Memoirs-the Finalists!
Comments
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If only I had known before.
Infatuation. Legalization. Expectation. Frustration. Communication. Admiration.
It ain’t easy but it’s bliss.
Over-easy, scrambled, poached, sunny side up.
She was just the right one
“He gave life his best effort!
Rick-Rolled me with lyrics in 1988.
Baby, you’re the ginchiest!
FYI…heard about this contest on HARO…
We are still living our honeymoon!
Preconceived expectations mattered less than happiness.
Love usually requires giving things up.
Together, we make it all happen.
(FYI–Heard about this on HARO.)
He’s grumpier than I had expected!
Old age seemed afar. Then not.
Love equals growth, grace and gratitude.
We choose to do life together.
What can I do for you?
(We ask each other this question every day.)
Better to be married than right.
FYI - recruited by HARO
Best friends, we complete each other.
Sounds like a wonderful idea, dear.
Friend, lover, scholar…marry your dream.
Forever is a long, long time.
Disillusioned….to half or half not?
(Choose your favorite, found your post on HARO)
“six words is simply not enough”
“what happens here… ends on YouTube”
… and this does not apply to the contest rules, but in words of our four year old “I can’t hear you, ’cause it’s all about ME.”
Love is a state of Mind
Saving for a mail order bride.
My professor’s potbelly turned me on.
Lusted over blacksmith who’s now female.
I wanted kids; she wanted cats.
(Ok, two of these may be true - I’ll leave that up to speculation..)
@ all Poets! Wow, there’s some mighty fine work here. I’m already feeling torn…but don’t stop!
Phenomenal partnership, through better and worse.
Standing together, holding hands, facing forward.
I got here from HARO, too.
Three kids. Nine years. Wouldn’t change.
Not content yet, but pretty happy.
Midlife marriage equals life long blessing
Laughter and daily cuddling fosters love
Are multiple entries allowed? I keep coming up with even better ones!
Multiple entries are SO welcome. This is starting to get good d
“I’ll never use the remote again!”
“Discover why God put you together”
“Remember, we’re on the same team.”
18 years. The marriage can drive.
Wow, how’d we get to sixteen?
Both give 70 percent, expect 30
Our marriage is a soul adventure!
HARO sent me.
Got it right the second time.
Trying times made our love stronger.
Thirty eight years and glowing strong.
Forever is not so long anymore.
Twenty years of marriage in 2008!
Fireworks are still flying even now.
Exploring Learning Fighting Growing Changing Loving
I finally found a four-leaf clover.
or, if four-leaf counts as 2 words:
Finally found a four-leaf clover.
Third time’s a charm; cross fingers.
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