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'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?

Author Unknown