Happy Birthday, Hemingway

To celebrate Ernest Hemingway's birthday, I'd love to publish one of his short stories, my favourite works in his oeuvre. Space is a problem, as you can see, but I will publish a short story which he is reported to have said is one of the best he ever wrote:

"For sale: baby shoes, never worn."

Six words, carrying so much emotional impact. Understatement and subtlety are two of the strongest tools in any writer's box of tricks, so have a go yourself. It is easy to be flippant and cutesy, but those stories don't mean a lot. Try to write a moving short story in just half a dozen words. If you can't post it to me through the comments panel, send it to burkeandre(at)gmail(dot)com

Now, honour the great writer with your words. Good luck!

Hemingway's Honolulu Honeymoon

Ernest Hemingway with Martha Gellhorn on their honeymoon in Honolulu in 1940.

More about Hemingway's play writing and a letter on the subject, plus a great photo of him in the Spanish Civil War, at http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/10/theater/10mcgr.html?_r=1&oref=slogin