![]() ![]() After all, memories as well as thoughtful words become treasures to cherish when trying to come to terms with someone who has died. Global (07 March 2022) Linda Ellis’ poem called ‘The Dash’ illustrates the importance of the ‘little line’ that is written between the date of a person’s birth and the date of their passing. ![]() There are so many poems and readings to choose from its good to spend time considering which one reflects the person's personality, or if the words resonate with the family. It’s not your birth or death that matters most, but how you spend each passing year. It’s a poem about the dash mark between the date of our birth and date of our death on our tombstones. Would you be proud of the things they sayīy Linda Ellis, Inspire Kindness, Final Comments My friend Deanna told me about this poem called Dash Poem. Might only last a little while So, when your eulogy is being read Know what that little line is worth For it matters not, how much we own,Īnd how we spend our dash. Was the dash between those years For that dash represents all the time ![]() He referred to the dates on the tombstoneįrom the beginning…to the end He noted that first came the date of birth I read of a man who stood to speak At the funeral of a friend For those who wish to use the poem, its suggested to acknowledge as shown below:. The poem was originally written by Linda Ellis and now the ownership of its rights is with Inspire Kindness I understand. While some people dont like the poem as they feel its dictating how to conduct our lives, it does bring comfort to others when thinking of a person who has lived their life the way they wanted to - after all, isnt that a positive thing? Change of Ownership of the Poem : The Dash For those still living, it’s a reminder how we wish to spend our life. He noted that first came the date of her birth and spoke of the following date with tears, but he said what mattered most. He referred to the dates on her casket from beginning to the end. I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend. It resonates when reflecting on life as that dash looks quite small doesn’t it, but when reflecting on that person’s life, that dash can represent so much. A most beautiful poem 'The Dash' by Linda Ellis. It’s a poem about the little dash symbol, often seen on funeral order of service pamphlets or on gravestones, between the date of the person’s date of birth and date of their death. When searching for suitable grief words for a funeral or memorial service, many turn to a reading entitled ‘The Dash’. I’m determined to live my dash from dawn to dusk and then some.Remembrance Poem to Bring Comfort of Grief at Funeral Garth Brooks ‘Theres two dates in timeThat theyll carve on your stoneAnd everyone knows what they meanWhats more importantIs the time that is kn. I know people who dash through their days and never notice the day’s bounty.Īnd I know people for whom that dash is far too small to encompass the life they live. It resonates when reflecting on life as that dash looks quite small doesn’t it, but when reflecting on that person’s life, that dash can represent so much. I know people who plod through their days for whom that dash is far too large. It’s a poem about the little dash symbol, often seen on funeral order of service pamphlets or on gravestones, between the date of the person’s date of birth and date of their death. He referred to the dates on her casket from beginning to the end. John Donne (1571 or 1572 31 March 1631) was an English poet, scholar, soldier and secretary born into a recusant family, who later became a cleric in the. I never thought about that – a lifetime reduced to a birth date and a death date separated by a small dash. I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend. She went on to explain that as she wandered through a cemetery one day, she noticed that beneath each name there were two dates with a small dash between them. I read an article in which the writer said ‘live your dash’. It is a blessing that is overwhelming to me because it is incredibly humbling and truly inspirational and motivational for me. Gratitude It seems within the last 36 hours or so that I have been blessed to be the object of multiple peoples heartfelt gratitude and appreciation. Too often, we dash between dawn and dusk barely noticing the miracles, large and small, strewn like gems throughout our days. Two Dates and a Dash Two Dates and a Dash. So although the text below is mostly a reprint, the double haiku above is my own. I find I need reminding from time to time, to get out of my rut and live my Dash. I wrote this poem 4/4/14 after rereading my 4/4/12 Blog on the letter D. ![]()
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