Ernest Hemingway once said his best work was a story he wrote in just six words:

'For sale: baby shoes, never worn.'

Isn't it shocking how only a few words can trigger such an sadness and empathy?

A blog that Jim and I follow recently had a contest to create a story in six words. The idea stemmed from Hemingway's famous work of micro-fiction. The blog received over 800 entires. Here are a few, in no particular order, that I found to be the most thought provoking and interesting.

Wife wanted: six children, all girls.
Considered abortion, didn't. Grandchildren loved Disneyland.
He found his freedom behind bars.
She cooks alone, eats for two.
Anxious to meet you. Love, dad.
Did good. Nobody saw. God smiled.
I'm an expert at making lemonade.
Diploma accepted in her memory. Applause.
She wept. Two pink lines. Finally.
Don't tell me...I already know.
That which death separated is reunited...
She lives like promises are kept.
The folded flag caught her tears.
Gone to pick fruit. Love, Eve.
50 amazing years. First Christmas alone.
Last updated on September 11, 2001.
Letter to parents - return to sender.
Deny self. Carry cross. Repeat daily. (this was Jim's entry)

The winner chosen was the one that submitted: Gone to pick fruit. Love, Eve.

Jim and I have had fun thinking in 6 word sentences. Go ahead, give it a try. I don't have an amazing giveaway prize or anything, but would love to hear what you come up with!