There are two important dates
around the life that we live
that reflect the time we're given
to laugh, to love, to live.
And between the date when we arrive
and the date we go away,
there exists a horizontal line
that captures every single day.
XXXX - XXXX
Because these days we're living
seem to vanish in a flash,
we need to make the most of
that special little dash.
We are blessed with opportunities
as we tread the grounds of earth
to build the loving legacy
our own dash will be worth.
To focus on what matters,
not on what we've owned or bought,
and smile every chance we get,
and love with all we've got.
To appreciate the here and now
as each moment will unfold
because we're never told beforehand
how much time our dash will hold
So, if you need to make some changes,
let this be the day you start
to make a difference with your life,
show the love that’s in your heart.
For how you spend this life
will someday be defined
by everything that is remembered
in the dash you leave behind.
Copyright 2024 by Linda Ellis
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The Dash Between by Linda Ellis