Printing and distribution requires ( one-time or annual ) licensing fee. Start living your life for today, and let this poem remind you to live, to love, and to make the most of your dash. He noted that first came the date of birth And spoke the following date with tears, But he said what mattered most of all Was the dash between those years. This poem (LIVE YOUR DASH) is free to download for recitation purposes. The Dash Poem (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. It is generally thought that the title is an allusion to the famous. He noted that first came the date of his birth, and spoke of the following date with tears, But he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years. Eliza Lorimer shares The Dash by Linda Ellis, advocating the messages Ellis presents about life and death, and the awareness of these important dashes in our lives. He referred to the dates on his casket from beginning to the end. ‘Out, Out‘ was inspired by the true story of a young boy, Raymon Tracy Fitzgerald, who died in an accident at a young age. I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend. ![]() It was later included in his collection, Mountain Interval, published that same year. ![]() Linda’s inspirations have been featured in thousands of books, major publications, and tv and radio! Linda’s book, "The Dash" has sold more than one million copies. The poem was first published in July of 1916 in McClure’s.
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