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? The Dash Poem, written by Linda Ellis, is. He referred to the dates on the tombstone from the beginningto the end. If we treat each other with respect and more often wear a smile…remembering that this special dash might only last a little while. I read of a man who stood to speak at a funeral of a friend. 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. The poem beautifully sums up the missing information in ones biography when read or narrated on the death of a person to. 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. Sam Hand This is the poem I thought the pastor was going to recite. Very easy to read and convenient to carry. Ideal for including in holiday greeting cards, theyre crisply printed on high quality, credit-card quality laminated plastic and contain The Dash Poem in its entirety. Ellis’ poem speaks to the listener about the value of the ‘dash’ that is between the birth date and date of their passing. This is where Dash-Park got its name 305. The Dash Poem is the perfect sentiment for this holiday season a touching reminder to live life to the fullest. The second person narration means that the reader is included in the poem. In the first lines of this piece the speaker addresses you. 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. ‘ The Journey ’ by Mary Oliver tells of the emotional and mental turmoil someone endured to end one unhealthy life and begin anew in a different world. Army Band.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. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and actor Tom Hanks, among other leaders and dignitaries, were also in attendance.ĭole’s casket later traveled to the World War II Memorial on the National Mall for a public “celebration of life” featuring Gen. Joining top leaders of Congress at the invitation-only ceremony were President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden, former Vice President Mike Pence, and former President Bill Clinton, who won a second term after beating Dole in the 1996 election. Elizabeth Dole, and daughter, Robin, looked on.

10 funeral at the Washington National Cathedral, Dole’s flag-draped casket was carried by a military honor guard as Dole’s wife, former North Carolina Sen. Perhaps these dashes show Emilys changing mind on the words she wanted to choose the bolder, quicker.

5 at age 98, was a veteran wounded in war who went on to served nearly 36 years in Congress, including more than a decade as the GOP Senate leader.Īt the Dec. narrator was changing their mind when saying the lines. “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?” she read from “The Dash,” a poem by Linda Ellis.ĭole, who died Dec. 10 funeral by reading a poem he had also recited throughout his career. Bob Dole from 1986 to 1996, honored the late senator at his Dec. Sheila Burke, who was chief of staff to former Sen.

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