"The Dash" by Linda Ellis is one of the most widely shared poems about living a meaningful life, and this print pairs its powerful words with a hand-painted purple lavender illustration. Reflecting on the small dash between the dates on a gravestone, the poem's central message is simple but life-changing: it's not the years themselves that matter, but how we choose to spend the time in between, making it a favourite The Dash poem print for anyone looking to hang a reminder to live intentionally.
The poem gently challenges readers to think about how they treat others, how they spend their time, and whether they'd be proud of the life reflected in their own "dash." It's this reflective, motivational quality that makes it such a popular choice for a funeral or memorial keepsake print, as well as a meaningful gift for anyone facing a new chapter or a wake-up call to live more fully. The trailing purple lavender stems add a soft, calming beauty to the piece, balancing its weighty message with gentle natural imagery.
This print makes a thoughtful sympathy gift for a memorial service, a meaningful retirement gift as someone reflects on a life well lived, or an encouraging graduation gift as they begin writing their own dash. It suits a hallway, living room, or quiet reflection space, offering a gentle nudge to live each day with purpose.
UNFRAMED PRINT INFO:
MEDIUM: Photographic Fine Art Print (UNFRAMED)
SIZE: Please choose from the drop-down menu - Common print sizes are: 5x7, 8x10, 8.5x11, A4, 11x14, 12x16, 16x20, 18x24, and 24x36. Custom sizing is available, please send a message before completing your purchase to check the price of your custom size.
About your print:
Printed professionally on high-quality photographic paper (NOT cheap card stock!) with a beautiful lustre finish (closely related to matte) with a slight sheen, using archival inks that will last for years.
It arrives carefully wrapped, unmatted, and unframed.
FRAMED PRINT INFO:
Frames are available in the following sizes: 8x10", 11x14", 12x16", 16x20", 18x24", 24x36"
- Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
- Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
- Paper weight: 5.57 oz/yd² (189 g/m²)
- Lightweight
- Acrylite (Acrylic) front protector
- Hanging hardware included
- Available in Black, White, and Natural Wood - The default color is black but if you would like to change the color to white or natural wood, leave a message in the "message to seller" box at checkout.
PLEASE NOTE:
-Shipping upgrades are not available for framed prints.
-The framed print option does not include a mat
"The Dash" by Linda Ellis is one of the most widely shared poems about living a meaningful life, and this print pairs its powerful words with a hand-painted purple lavender illustration. Reflecting on the small dash between the dates on a gravestone, the poem's central message is simple but life-changing: it's not the years themselves that matter, but how we choose to spend the time in between, making it a favourite The Dash poem print for anyone looking to hang a reminder to live intentionally.
The poem gently challenges readers to think about how they treat others, how they spend their time, and whether they'd be proud of the life reflected in their own "dash." It's this reflective, motivational quality that makes it such a popular choice for a funeral or memorial keepsake print, as well as a meaningful gift for anyone facing a new chapter or a wake-up call to live more fully. The trailing purple lavender stems add a soft, calming beauty to the piece, balancing its weighty message with gentle natural imagery.
This print makes a thoughtful sympathy gift for a memorial service, a meaningful retirement gift as someone reflects on a life well lived, or an encouraging graduation gift as they begin writing their own dash. It suits a hallway, living room, or quiet reflection space, offering a gentle nudge to live each day with purpose.
UNFRAMED PRINT INFO:
MEDIUM: Photographic Fine Art Print (UNFRAMED)
SIZE: Please choose from the drop-down menu - Common print sizes are: 5x7, 8x10, 8.5x11, A4, 11x14, 12x16, 16x20, 18x24, and 24x36. Custom sizing is available, please send a message before completing your purchase to check the price of your custom size.
About your print:
Printed professionally on high-quality photographic paper (NOT cheap card stock!) with a beautiful lustre finish (closely related to matte) with a slight sheen, using archival inks that will last for years.
It arrives carefully wrapped, unmatted, and unframed.
FRAMED PRINT INFO:
Frames are available in the following sizes: 8x10", 11x14", 12x16", 16x20", 18x24", 24x36"
- Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
- Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
- Paper weight: 5.57 oz/yd² (189 g/m²)
- Lightweight
- Acrylite (Acrylic) front protector
- Hanging hardware included
- Available in Black, White, and Natural Wood - The default color is black but if you would like to change the color to white or natural wood, leave a message in the "message to seller" box at checkout.
PLEASE NOTE:
-Shipping upgrades are not available for framed prints.
-The framed print option does not include a mat