I'm a fan of SMITH Magazine, a dedicated online space for storytelling (in six words or less). Like haiku and twaiku, the six-word memoir is an exercise in tight writing. But it's less contrived, more bare-bones. The stories are sometimes silly, but often poignant and very real.In a recent project, SMITH teamed up with Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) to create memoirs about coming home from war. A timely tribute for Veterans Day, the stories speak for themselves:
Joined army; left legs in Iraq.
I am okay. Honestly. Maybe. Not.
I can't forget I can't forget
Youth returns, age rejoices, love eternalBest. Words. Ever? 'Mom, I'm home.'Enough said.Read more Six-Word Memoirs© from veterans here.Happy Veterans Day and thanksto all who have served.