Hostile Heart

Essays
Written By Nathan Box
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Sitting among the headstones.

The Oklahoma sun shines down on me.

Birds sing their afternoon song.

They have no use for reverence.

Underneath, you are changing.

A hostile heart is becoming something new.

The cool grass sways near me.

Ants assume dutiful work.

My mind wanders, as is frequently the case.

I miss you.

Longing for second chances,

A monologue is started for no one.

It may be meant for me;

Something to put a restless mind at ease.

Searching for second chances.

A redemption that will never come.

The time spent here is important.

Another trip may not be within me.

Circumstances will lead me away,

But my heart is changing.

All because you are here.

Be good to each other,

Nathan

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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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