Where'd You Go

Essays
Written By Nathan Box

I used to feel your pride. 

I felt like your prodigal son. 

Now, I am unsure if I can return home. 

My sins are unknown to me. 

Did I fail you? 

Do I mock you with my presence? 

Did I commit the greatest sin of all and disappoint? 

 

The silence hangs over me like a shadow. 

Words unsaid box my mind like a prizefighter. 

Phone calls never made compel me to fill the void. 

Did I go too far? 

Is the distance to blame? 

Did I commit the greatest sin of all and disappoint? 

 

Now, I lie in wait.

Wondering if I should be the bigger man and make the first move. 

You may be oblivious to the pain. 

Do you miss my voice? 

Do you long for my stories? 

Did I commit the greatest sin of all and disappoint? 

 

Thanks for entering my world, 

-Nathan 

Nathan Box
Hello! My name is Nathan. I've always believed I would meet that special someone in one of two places; either a record store or a book store. Maybe I need to amend? I moved to Seattle in February of 2011 from Oklahoma City (Try and not hold the Sonics/Thunder thing against me). I knew I wanted to work for a nonprofit and go to grad school. Within a couple of months, I was doing both. During the day, I work as a Fund Developer and Community Relations Manager for a nonprofit in Kent and at night I try to stay as busy as possible volunteering, trying new restaurants, finding hidden bars and exploring Seattle. The past few years has been both terrifying and exhilarating. I have done things on my own I didn’t think were within my capability. I love being outdoors. On any given weekend, I can be found hiking, on a road trip, volunteering, at a museum, seeing a movie (I see a lot of them). I am passionate about nonprofit work. I feel called to leave a mark on this world. Nothing against those who enjoy making tons of money, I just need to know I am making a difference.
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