Nathan Joel Spurgin

Nathan Joel Spurgin passed away suddenly on Friday, the 6th of October 2023, at his home in Austin, Tx, at only 40 years of age. The family is devastated and shocked by this sudden passing. Nathan was an avid painter, poet, philosopher, and lover of all things outdoors. He was forever giving of his time and energy to those in need and he cared deeply for those around him. Nathan was forever an agent of chaos and growth in the many communities he existed within and his love will continue to influence us as long as we remember him. A celebration of Nathan's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday the 12th of October 2023 at Eloise Woods Natural Burial Park, located at 115 Northside Lane, Cedar Creek, TX 78612. This is an outdoor ceremony. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes. The following are selected works from Nathan: It was a winter walk With all its beautiful Decay Bright colors breaking down To release the sweetest Scents of dissolution Overjoyed to be offering Themselves once again for Decomposition Wholly and truly embodied Gratitude For the endless transformation Never a moment's desire to Become the bloom Never a moment's regret for A single wilted petal Resolutely I would walk with you Reverently I would watch you walk away ------------------------------------------------ when the sun is frying the laughter is flying the world is rounder and when you've finally found her you can stop to take a breath no waiting; here comes death watch the cracks your tripping your mind is slowly slipping and the music starts to creep inside your veins don't you close those eyes all the world starts to seem like open planes unlock their enigmatic shield of lies round and down, down and round you've finally unwound those thoughts that had you bound the grass is green the sky is blue this seems so very new far from anything you've ever seen ------------------------------------------------ and when the wax is shaped and the wick is fitted, the candle is lit and your life becomes smoke in the history of pollution. an entire population of hidden beauty.. becoming fuel for the fire. beauty polluted so foul, there is infinity and you only see the moment.. ------------------------------------------------ i feel the last grains slipping from my grasp still to the despotic sands i clutch and clasp in lonely defiance i listen as Silence screams till there is vengeance for the death of dreams nathan joel

Nathan Joel Spurgin

June 28, 1983 - October 6, 2023