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Devoted.

Photo by Mary-Frances White, 2018.

Art is the only thing I can truly depend on in this world. Art is always there for me when I need it. Art never expects anything from me, or judges me, it accepts me as I am, flaws and all. Art never lies, it only bears the truth and nothing else. Art provides me with food, a roof and clothes. It’s given me endless hours of recreation and joy. Art allowed me to meet thousands of people I’d never had met otherwise, many of them became my best friends. Art sent me across the ocean and all around the country. Art inspired me throughout my entire childhood and teenage years, it kept me focused and out of trouble. It gave me a purpose and an identity, and with that came goals and motivation. But most of all it gave me a release and an outlet. It allowed me to express myself when I couldn’t otherwise. It kept me sane while everything around me crumbled. It gave me the will to persist against the storm. It never turned its back on me, or gave up or quit, no matter what the circumstances were. And for that, I dedicate my entire life to creating Art. I am nothing but a loyal servant to the Muse, for giving me so much to live for, I am eternally in your debt. I will create Art til the day I die.