![]() We were so moved by the poem and the meaning it holds for one of our families that we wanted to share it. There isn't a person on earth who wouldn't benefit from reading this book. Though we don’t often use poems or quotes from other people on our sign at Heartworks, The Dash Poem, by Linda Ellis and the story of how it came to us warranted a rare exception. ![]() For high school students, for college students, for people that are entrenched in their lives, for people who are retired, for people who have illnesses, for people that have just been blessed with a new child, for people that are just starting out their journey in life, and for people who are finishing their journey. I would highly recommend this book for literally anyone old enough to read. The page also includes what the poem is about, structure of poem and explaining the best parts. Free Editable Google Doc Download if you wish to make changes or to personalise the poem. ![]() A Free PDF Download for reading purposes. So much of our time is spent worrying about the future or the past that we forget that we are not living for some ultimate end goal, but rather what matters is how we live the journey of life, clear down to each moment we are in. The Dash Author: Linda Ellis This Page Includes: Full Verses of the Poem in Text. He noted that first came the date of her birth And spoke of the following date with tears, But he said what mattered most of all Was the dash between those. He referred to the dates on her tombstone From the beginning to the end. This book reminded me so much about the movie "Peaceful Warrior". I read of a man who stood to speak At the funeral of a friend. In The Dash, Linda Ellis and Mac Anderson beautifully capture the essence of lifes journey through Lindas poignant poem, with Macs signature commentary on how the poem inspires us to make certain choices in our lives. In the period of about 10 minutes it has the power to make you stop and re-evaluate your entire life, what you hold important, what your priorities are, what you have done and haven't done, what you would like to do, and what the dash is all about.
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