Watch Author Read The Dash Poem!

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   Helen Rhoades

   May 27 2013

   I am reading, “The Dash” as part of our beloved father’s services Thursday. Thank you for writing such a beautiful poem that is so appropriate and perfect for our father.

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   Jeanette Henderson

   May 24 2013

   Says it all, I think.Dates are immaterial, it’s what happens in the middle that counts. Heartfelt.

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   Mark Toms

   Sep 11 2012

   I would like to say “Thank You” to Focus magazine July 2012 and to Scott Humphrey for mentioning your poem ” The Dash” it has given me some serenity during some tuff times.

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   Beth Stafford

   Sep 6 2012

   Dear Ms. Ellis,

   I had to choose a poem to read at an open mic tonight for our Town’s “Imagine Main Street” (a program trying to revitalize our downtown district).

   My mad “dash” to find a poem to read was an embarrassing moment for me as I thought I had just volunteered to “read” a poem, did not know I had to choose one to read. My bad.

   I am not one to really read poetry and must admit that I do not get most of them. So needless to say at 1p over lunch with a friend, I was a little stressed thinking about how to select a poem to read. I also worried about the delivery. During the course of lunch our conversation turned to doing what was meaningful in life and how you chose what is important to you etc. My friend said have you ever heard of a poem called “The Dash”? I had not, she said “I have to send it to you, it is wonderful.

   Back at the office I decided to Google the title and there it was with a link to hear you, the author, read it. Coincidence? No, I do not believe in coincidences… I think I was meant to hear this poem. I understand it and am honored to share it with others.

   If your ears are burning at 6p tonight, you will know your poem is being read to my community, on Main Street, in Manchester, CT

   Your words are meaningful and are words that need to be heard by as many people as possible. I am off to listen to you a few more times.

   Blessings,

   Beth Stafford

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   DR Rawson

   Aug 17 2012

   Linda,
   You’ve obviously spent a bit of your dash on a wonderful and thought provoking poem.

   I remembered this from years before and used the “dash” to tell the story of my Mother-in-Law, a great woman. She was the only Mom I’ve ever known as an adult.

   As we talk about her and share her story with others, her dash inspires them as well.

   Thank you for the comfort you’ve brought to our family and the millions of others that have read and/or heard your poem.

   All the best,

   DR Rawson

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   anabelle v. delmendo

   Mar 28 2012

   I love your poem! It inspired me and touched my life…!

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   FT Santell

   Feb 21 2012

   Linda, I’ve watched you read this now about 50 times and your voice echoes in my head with your meaningful words. Thank you for sharing this. It is truly inspirational watching the author herself read it instead of those who share it without your knowledge or even your name! Makes it that much more meaningful.

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   Laura Pinneta

   Feb 15 2012

   I love watching you read words you wrote…from your own heart. How wonderful and touching this is. Thank you!

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