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This is time.
Cedar shingles
tell the story of seasons,
weathered and gray.
an unasked question.
a hint of passion
left unresolved.
Time heals
in scattered pieces.
Small fragments
of a face
once kissed and
now forgotten.
Time is a name,
one called out
in a dream
and unanswered in
waking life.
This is time.
a boy full of innocence
becoming a man
far too soon,
holding steady,
offering shelter,
holding words.
Time hasn’t moved,
only the distance
from my fingertips
to yours,
from my mouth
to your body.
This is time.
a face
aged by life,
wrinkled and worn,
with eyes
that burn with
fearful intensity.
a gift given by time,
Only by time.

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Published by Jeremiah Ray

Jeremiah Ray is an interdisciplinary artist and writer living and working in coastal Maine. He holds an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. His visual artwork mirrors his life, characterized by ongoing exploration and discovery. During his formative years, Jeremiah traveled extensively, exploring languages and cultures to seek adventure and better understand himself. Jeremiah completed his MFA in studio art with a clear goal—to teach. He aimed to help others discover and refine their unique, personal language. He believes art surpasses verbal communication, and finding one's voice in a personal medium to express oneself nonverbally is both a significant challenge and a powerful skill. In 2016, Jeremiah was diagnosed with advanced testicular cancer. This diagnosis profoundly changed his perspective on art, both visual and written, reinforcing his belief that art is a universal language. Facing the emotional weight of his diagnosis, Jeremiah became aware that he often lacked the words to understand and share his experiences fully. During this difficult time, he focused on two fundamental questions: What does it mean to be vulnerable? And how can I communicate this to others? Guided by these questions, he has embarked on a personal journey of healing and self-exploration.

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