The Dash- Linda Ellis [Poem]

I read of a man who stood to speakAt the funeral of a friendHe referred to the dates on the tombstoneFrom the beginning...to the endHe noted that first came the date of birthAnd spoke the following date with tears, But he said what mattered most of allWas the dash between those yearsFor that dash represents all the timeThat they spent alive on earth.And now only those who loved themKnow what that little line is worthFor it matters not, how much we own, The cars...the house...the cash.What matters is how we live and loveAnd 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 leftThat can still be rearranged.If we could just slow down enoughTo consider what's true and realAnd always try to understandThe way other people feel.And be less quick to angerAnd show appreciation moreAnd love the people in our livesLike we've never loved before.If we treat each other with respectAnd more often wear a smile,Remembering this special dashMight only last a little whileSo, when your eulogy is being readWith your life's actions to rehash...Would you be proud of the things they sayAbout how you spent YOUR dash? Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/thewanderingpaddy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A collection of Short Stories, Affirmations and Quotes to relax, meditate and fall asleep too. Delivered in a soothing Irish (Dublin) accent. Including Inspirational Short Stories and tales of Irish mythology.Thanks for all the support on my content.. this is the next step. If you'd like to help with some of the costs attached to creating content you can either use BuyMeACoffee or Paypal linked on my LinkTree below or via the Acast link below. Costs are really starting to add up between fuel, equipment and monthly software and hosting for the podcast etc. so all help is greatly appreciated. As of now Irish creators dont get paid for content sadly.My first book - The Book Of Truths. Is out now and available for purchase at Amazon and Eason and many other locations. Google the title for the best regional option -https://amzn.eu/d/cSxMSRLhttps://www.easons.com/the-book-of-truths-james-mooney-9781785305696I've lots of content planned so exciting times ahead. I've you've got an idea for content, collaborations or simple just want to say hello you can contact me at the following email address thepaddywandering@gmail.com.https://linktr.ee/TheWanderingPaddy Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/thewanderingpaddy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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