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THE DASH BETWEEN by Linda Ellis

Over the years, I’ve met so many incredible people and heard heartfelt and amazing stories from folks all around the world about how one little poem touched them so deeply. The Dash poem has literally inspired millions. It has changed lives, but none more than my own.  Now, there's a*NEW* version: "The Dash Between."  

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THE (ORIGINAL) DASH POEM IS NOW COPYRIGHTED BY SOUTHWESTERN

The Dash Poem (Original) Written in 1996 by Linda Ellis

Over the years, I’ve met so many incredible people and heard heartfelt and amazing stories from folks all around the world about how one little poem touched them so deeply. The Dash poem has literally inspired millions. It has changed lives, but none more than my own. Please read my new version: "The Dash Between."  

THE DASH BETWEEN
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The Dash 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.

He noted first came the date of the birth 

and spoke the following date with tears.
But he said what mattered most of all 

was the dash between the years.

For that dash represents all the time 

that they spent life on Earth.
And now only those who loved them 

know what that little line is worth.

For it matters not how much we own, 

the cars, the house, the cash.
What matters is how we live and love, 

and how we spend our dash.

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 can still be rearranged.

If we could just slow down enough 

to consider what’s true and real,
and always try to understand 

the way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger,

and show appreciation more,
and love the people in our lives

 like we’ve never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect 

and more often wear a smile,
remembering that this special dash 

might only last a little while.

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 spent your dash?


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