On A Thursday

Essays
Written By Nathan Box

These kids have no idea.
They think they're here to hang out with friends.
I think they're here to learn.
We're both here to make it out alive.
This is our inner city America.

It's filled with Mexican food and fights
and limited school supplies.
We hide behind high fives and hugs,
loving each other louder with songs
and dancing on playgrounds covered in fallen trees.

They're tougher than most, kinder than anyone I know.
They share food, tears, plans for futures most won't see.
I walk into my classroom each day with hopes I don't really have,
knowing they believe in things I can't possibly understand.

s. jensen

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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