August 2016

Essays
Written By Nathan Box

For my 2016 writing project, I’ve decided to write a single line of poetry every day for an entire year. Below, is August’s poem. Enjoy!

We are wrapped in the heat of summer. 

The sun's rays stab at our exposed backs. 

 

Fall offers temporary relief. 

An explosion of color everywhere we look. 

 

Winters here are brutal. 

The rain never seems to stop. 

 

Finally, spring brings forth new life. 

Something is reborn within me. 

 

Another trip around the sun. 

Nothing quiets the soul like the cosmos. 

Eternal darkness sure feels small. 

Maybe we are alone. 

 

Staring across the passage of time, 

Nothing could be further from the truth. 

Not even at this moment

Is the pain of alone ours. 

 

Our lives are intertwined. 

We are stars filling the void. 

Soon, we will realize this truth. 

Hopefully, before it is too late. 

 

Our moment is short. 

Time never relinquishes its steely grasp. 

So love... 

Love with all that you have. 

 

Before you know it, 

Darkness will consume. 

Be assured of your place in history. 

Know your legacy. 

 

Let time pass. 

Be the best you. 

The seasons of your life should reflect that. 

 

Be good to each other, 

-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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