nathan-burt
American
I am a critical thinker and an open minded knowledge seeker. I am a daydreamer and a non-believer. I love to hear of the past, I question the future, but exist in the here and now. I am just a wanderer waiting to go home. But not all those who wander are lost.
Oh how unbearable the wait.
The girl with the sunlight
in her eyes.
Forever gracing my dreams.
Taking me to impossible extremes.
To new worlds with strange skies,
we shall wander late into the night.
It must have been fate.
Nov 7, 2014
Nov 7, 2014 at 5:16 AM UTC
Oh the wonders that come to mind
the everlasting glory that is to exist,
how so ever I wish we all could find
the gratifying bliss that is to persist.
Feb 14, 2014
Feb 14, 2014 at 7:53 AM UTC
Does time actually exist?
do we move forward
in a linear fashion,
or do we exist in a
evolutionary rotation.
does this reality have a
beginning and an end, or
is it in a constant state of flux.
it seems time is only relevant
to those that can perceive
its regular alterations.
yet perceptions can
be deceiving.
how can we truly
know anything if our
senses cannot be trusted.
regardless our limitations
we are moving forward,
mutations of energy
intimately woven
into the fabric
of spacetime.
We exist in a
great unknown,
a sea of mysteries
of few obvious truths.
do not fear the unknown,
learn to love the questions and
the answers may come in time.
whether we are moving forward,
or,
completing a cycle,
love the time you're given;
because all we have is now,
for tomorrow and yesterday exist
solely in the confines of our minds.
Jan 24, 2014
Jan 24, 2014 at 4:30 AM UTC
I simply cannot wait,
until the internet
turns public favor
against religion.
In its place,
the medium that
enables globalization
will exalt science.
We will not fear
being wrong.
Instead,
we will embrace
skeptical thinking,
and live according to
a collective consensus
that is based in truth,
and not in fear.
The problem lies
not with your
personal connection
to the cosmos,
but with the
established doctrine
orchestrated by the elite.
Parables and allegory
twisted by the desperation
of power hungry men.
Stories that offer
reasonable moral lessons,
but are mistakenly perceived
to be literal truth.
Religion continues to
justify acts of prejudice
and violence,
in the name of
storybook characters.
We must rise above
our iron age fairy tales.
Heed the positive lessons,
relinquish our fear of death,
and learn to exist
with an open mind.
Survival depends not
on who is the strongest
or who has the best story,
but rather upon a species
willingness and capacity
to adapt and modify
their behavior.
Science is our tool.
It can save us
from ourselves.
It is a collective enterprise
based upon critical analysis
and the constant pursuit of the
cold, hard truth.
We should not fear
what we discover.
For knowledge can be
spiritually fulfilling.
The real beauty of truth
based upon empirical evidence,
is that even if you do not want
to believe it,
it remains true.
Jan 7, 2014
Jan 7, 2014 at 3:20 AM UTC
How far or near
shall we hold someone dear.
How long will they care
before they simply cannot bear.
How is it that those who love
need permission from those above.
Time and space may separate us
but nothing can quell our spiritual lust.
Indulging in a world made for two
knowing full well there is nothing I would not do,
for you.
Jan 4, 2014
Jan 4, 2014 at 5:45 AM UTC
Once more
we will accompany
the Earth,
in completing
its fourth dimensional
reality.
A transient voyage
through the
vast emptiness
of space.
The unwavering grip
of gravity
hurling our
entire species
at ungodly speeds.
Whether we believe it
or not,
the fate of our race
is intimately tied
to the Earth's.
This is our only
home,
in an otherwise
hostile and indifferent
cosmos.
All we have
is each other,
and the love
we share.
So it is imperative
that we take care
of our blue orb.
Or risk being
another failed
biological mutation,
lost in time.
Dec 31, 2013
Dec 31, 2013 at 5:17 PM UTC
Manifested while delightfully under the influence of three grams of psilocybe cyanescens
Anything is possible. Why not try horizons that defy what you understand as existence. Why not open your mind to a world of joy and peace. This is how we are to live. In a heighten state of euphoria. If we are ever to work collectively, there must be a common bond. Not something as simple as a heredity trait or superficial idea. There needs to be a plane of existence that dominates the current one. World peace, which should be the goal of all humans, is only achievable through accepting chaos and rising above it. No need to face the world alone, but one must understand the brutal force reality can assert. The cosmos is hostile and indifferent to our existence yet still provides a bounty for life to flourish. We must consider our place in the cosmic perspective of life. We need to put aside our differing perspectives on the afterlife and focus on this realm. With our collective understanding of the fragility of the Earth we can create a more sustainable future. World peace and sustainability is only achievable through the individual effort. We are a collective organism comprised of individuality. Thus everyone must adopt the true definition of anarchy. Now, once the concept of anarchy is introduced into a conversation, the collective consciousness immediately applies the negative stigma that is normally associated with the word. Whereas the true definition of anarchy is a much more neutral term. Anarchy is pure self governance. We govern ourselves and help one another in a local community structure. There cannot be another body of government dictating the actions that need to take place. The presence of a centralized government drains the positive energy, diminishes personal responsibility, and forces everyone into a clouded routine. The routine becomes comfortable and with the few privileges granted to the people it seems no other system is necessary. Yet the powers that be use this complacency to slowly tighten the vice grip that is their greed. Unfortunately this is where we are today. Everyone, seemingly unbeknownst to the truth, exists in a sterile and regimented lifestyle, that when looked at from an outside perspective, seems dull and truly unnecessary. It seems that we are too concerned with exacerbating the emotion of the moment, instead of embracing it with pure neutrality. Do not suppress your emotions or neglect their significance. Rather, approach the situation with as little emotional stake as possible and allow your open mind to thrive on the natural vibes. Granted, we all emit a vibe according to our current psychological state. This is a product of our socialization and environment that we sometimes cannot rise above. But what we can do is accept the emotional roller coaster and find our cosmic balance. You are the center of your universe; just one more way for the cosmos to know its self. Meaning, if life is all relative, then we should eliminate our attempts to swing the collective consciousness in our favor. Life should not be a constant battle of maintaining our socially constructed image; but rather an existence of peace and neutrality. One must understand that basic neutrality is neither good nor bad; it simply is. The universe exists in a permanent state of chaos, which fundamentally is neutral. It is incredibly satisfying to exist with this knowledge. In essence, we do share a common bond. However you want to classify it. The catalyst for the masses to achieve this collective understanding is, essentially, unknown. Whether this transcendence is reached with psychedelic drugs or the simple progression of time is unclear. But one can only dream about the utopia that a permanent state of neutrality would bring. To put it simply, applying the realization of neutrality and the need for cooperation to the collective consciousness will allow for a more prosperous way of life.
Dec 28, 2013
Dec 28, 2013 at 5:01 AM UTC
A fix
will make the world
bearable.
A transient voyage
into the ethereal realm
of thought.
An escape,
maybe;
seems more like
a release.
The majority fears the
unknown,
unable to step outside
their own
socialization.
All out war
on a harmless
plant,
has demonstrated peoples’
willingness to forfeit
freedom,
as well as logic.
Hiding behind morals
from well established
yet fabricated belief systems,
how could anyone truly
open their minds
to the world
around them.
There is no shame
in emulating those you
respect and admire.
Yet why suppress
your lifestyle
and avoid new
experiences,
only to reach your
six foot plot
to no advantage.
Dec 23, 2013
Dec 23, 2013 at 4:36 AM UTC
Stranded on a rock
in the middle of the Pacific,
mother nature
shows her furry;
and it is truly magnificent.
it is rather interesting
that the simple sound
out my window
brings such peace.
it elicits
a calming sensation
that quells my worries.
a natural occurrence
that rejuvenates the earth,
allowing for the growth of
new life.
in regards to its existence,
it is both
feared
and
loved.
in regards to its presence,
it is both
despised
and
desired.
yet its glorious sound
cannot be matched;
no instrument can replicate,
for it is unique.
as my mind slowly drifts,
the day comes to
an end,
and the storm continues to rage;
as I fall asleep,
my mind is filled with the
nostalgic sound,
of rain.
Dec 19, 2013
Dec 19, 2013 at 11:56 PM UTC
Life is a mountain range.
Vast,
comparable only
to the enormity
of the Oceans.
Majestic peaks,
soaring above
the world as
we know it.
Dominating
the landscape.
It's a struggle
to get to
the top.
An arduous task
full of uncertainty,
fear,
and in some cases,
misery.
All that work,
only to be faced
with the possibility
of a new climb.
The view seems
short lived.
But it is their
bounty,
that makes the
hardships worthwhile.
Embrace and recognize
the negativity
for what it is.
Only then, can you
truly embrace
the positive.
Dec 19, 2013
Dec 19, 2013 at 11:20 PM UTC