The Dash

In 'The Dash,' Linda Ellis uses the metaphor of the dash between a person's birth and death dates on a tombstone to highlight the importance of how one lives their life.

The poem encourages readers to focus on living a life of service, kindness, and love, rather than accumulating material possessions.

It reminds readers that the way they spend their 'dash' is what truly matters and will be remembered by those who loved them.

The poem has been widely shared and has inspired many to reflect on their own lives and how they want to be remembered.