OT: Dash

Dawn G.
on 3/25/06 6:38 am - NJ
I read of a man who stood to speak­ ­ At the funeral of a friend.­ ­ He referred to the dates on her tombstone,­ ­ From the beginning...to the end. ­ ­ He noted that first came her date of birth­ ­ And spoke the following date with tears,­ ­ But he said what mattered most of all­ ­ Was the dash between those years. ­ ­ (1934 - 1998) ­ ­ For that dash represents all the time­ ­ That she spent alive on earth...­ ­ And now only those who loved her,­ ­ 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 apprecia! tion 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's being read: With your life's actions to rehash, ­ ­ Would you be proud of the things they say,­ ­ About how you spent your dash? ­ ­ If you have received this, it means that you are truly special to the one that sent this to you. I am glad that you're in my life and part of my dash!
elsa
on 3/25/06 6:46 am - fort worth, TX
My dash... Ive had ups and downs, Im in an up now, not financially of course lol , , but Im happy with my dash. I guess thats all we can ask for. Nice post thanks. Elsa
dijoed
on 3/25/06 8:37 am - Martinez, CA
Thanks, Dawn! This poem is real food for thought!! Diana
pixiegirl
on 3/26/06 8:24 am - PITTSBURGH, PA
I love this and thank you for posting it! I like to think that I am finally starting to live my life represented by the dash! Thanks for being a part of my dash too!! ~amber~
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