Our Dash

how we spend our DASH.
I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on her tombstone,
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 appreciation 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 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?

So remember to live your DASH with Love
and God in your heart

May You always be covered in God's pure love!