2/17/2024 0 Comments The poem the dash printable![]() ![]() Linda Ellis ( Does “The Dash” poem help you through a time of grief and to encourage you to live your life on your terms and to the fullest capacity? Let us know how poems such as this and poetry in general has allowed you to better process your feelings through times of transition and encourage you to re-evaluate your life. So, when your eulogy is being read, with your life’s actions to rehash, would you be proud of the things they say about how you lived your dash? If we treat each other with respect and more often wear a smile…remembering that this special dash might only last a little while. To be less quick to anger and show appreciation more and love the people in our lives like we’ve never loved before. So, think about this long and hard are there things you’d like to change? For you never know how much time is left that still can be rearranged. What matters is how we lived and loved and how we spend our dash. He noted that first came the date of birth and spoke of the following date with tears but said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years.įor that dash represents all the time they spent alive on earth and now only those who loved them know what that little line is worth.įor it matters not, how much we own, the cars…the house…the cash. He referred to the dates on the tombstone from the beginning…to the end. I read of a man who stood to speak at a funeral of a friend. ![]() If you’re looking for a poem to help express your feelings during a time of loss of a loved one, The Dash might help you through this time. It is not only a reflection of the life of the person lost but also a reminder for the reader to live their own ‘dash’ to the fullest. Ellis’ poem speaks to the listener about the value of the ‘dash’ that is between the birth date and date of their passing. One of those important periods is celebrating life after death where we are able to reflect on the life of a lost loved one, their experiences and their relationship with those who were touched by their life.Ī poem which exemplifies understanding the relationship of celebrating the life lived is “The Dash” by Linda Ellis. When searching for suitable grief words for a funeral or memorial service, many turn to a reading entitled ‘The Dash’. Remembering that this special dash might only last a little while.Poetry is one of our most powerful ways to expressing ourselves as individuals and groups so it comes at no surprise that it often will play a fundamental part of lifes important events. ![]() If we treat each other with respect and more often wear a smile, If we could just slow down enough to consider what’s true and real,Īnd always try to understand the way other people feel.īe less quick to anger and show appreciation more,Īnd love the people in our lives like we’ve never loved before. Are there things you’d like to change?įor you never know how much time is left that can still be rearranged. ![]() What matters is how we live and love, and how we spend our dash. He noted first came the date of the birth and spoke the following date with tears.īut he said what mattered most of all was the dash between the years.įor that dash represents all the time that they spent life on Earth.Īnd now only those who loved them know what that little line is worth.įor it matters not how much we own, the cars, the house, the cash. He referred to the dates on the tombstone from the beginning to the end. I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend. We wish you a very Happy New Year from our Board and Team here at the North Georgia Community Foundation! The Dash Poem Think about your own ‘Dash.” Do you want to give more of your time? Your talents? Your treasures? How can you continue to live out and build your own unique legacy? Then, she challenged our Board with this thought: “How are you living your ‘Dash’? What is it that will fill the moments of time from the beginning of your life, to the end?”Īs we embark on this new year, whether you have heard this poem before or not, we encourage you to take a minute and read the words carefully. Recently, at our North Georgia Community Foundation Board Retreat, Mary Hart shared a poem, “The Dash” by Linda Ellis. One of the things we appreciate the most about Mary Hart is how she is always sharing her words of wisdom and encouragement everywhere she goes. We are honored that she is a current (and founding) NGCF Board Member, as well as a past Board Chair. Mary Hart Wilheit is a woman of grace and love. “The Dash” ~ a Poem by Linda Ellis posted: December 31, 2021 ![]()
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