4/16/2024 0 Comments The dash on the tombstone poem![]() When you pause and reflect on a life well lived I cannot think of a better poem to create a lasting memory. And spoke the following date with tears, But he said what mattered most of all. He noted that first came the date of birth. The Dash: Making a Difference with Your Life expands on the ideas in the poem, providing inspiration for a brighter legacy. It was given by a man at a funeral who was addressing the life of his deceased friend. ![]() But he said what mattered most of all was the dash between the years. He noted first came the date of the birth and spoke the following date with tears. He referred to the dates on the tombstone from the beginning to the end. The only thing we actually have some control over is that little dash. Likewise, we have little (if any) control over our deathdate. He noted that first came the date of birth And spoke the following date with tears, But he said what mattered most of all Was the dash between those years. We all know that we had no control over our birthdate. The Dash Poem (By Linda Ellis) I read of a man who stood to speak At the funeral of a friend He referred to the dates on the tombstone From the beginning.to the end. The poem begins with the speaker describing a speech they heard about. I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend. And in between each date is a little dash. He referred to the dates on the tombstone from the beginning to the end. ‘ The Dash ’ by Linda Ellis is a well-known poem that addresses the brevity of life and the importance of living a good loved-filled one. A lover of literature, through and through, the following poem summed up everything we often overlook. He referred to the dates on the tombstone. I read of a man who stood to speak at a funeral of a friend. As expected her funeral was understated, demure, and a wonderful celebration of her life. Different emotions and stages of life are discussed. Summary: The Dash is a message written from the thought that our entire life is depicted as a dash on our tombstone. In fact, please support the poet’s work by purchasing the book in which this poem was originally published: The Dash Making a Difference With Your Life by Linda Ellis.I recently bid a final farewell to a dear friend and fellow bookworm as she lost her battle to cancer. Contributed by Luther Sexton on (message contributor) (rate this sermon) 11,737 views. We request that hosts and participants honor the poet’s copyright by not printing or sharing it in any other way. ![]() This poem is copyrighted by the poet and is included in the Healing Circles Global poetry wiki because it provides insight, nourishment, and inspiration to the hosts and participants of healing circles. He noted that first came the date of birth He referred to the dates on the tombstone
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