Tupac Amaru Shakur
------The Poet------

This excerpt was taken from the jacket cover of Tupac's poetry book "The Rose That Grew From Concrete"...
His talent was unbounded, a raw force that commanded attention and respect.

His death was tragic--a violent homage to the power of his voice.

His legacy is indominable--remaining vibrant and alive.

Here now, newly discovered, are Tupac's most honest and intimate thoughts conveyed through the pure art of poetry--a mirror into his enigmatic life and its many contradictions.

Written in his own hand at the age of nineteen, they embrace his spirit, his energy...and his ultimate message of hope.

Tupac Shakur is oftentimes thought of as a "thug," which he oftentimes was; however, this brilliant young man was also so much more. His mind was more poetic than mine could ever be, and he truly was a man in touch with his raw emotions.

If you only knew Tupac "the thug" please take some time to read some of the following poems. Through your readings, you will experience the side of Tupac that many of his fans, his family, and his friends knew.

On this page I will include 6 of Tupac's poems. Every two weeks I will add 6 new poems onto this page (so after weeek 2, there will be 12, and after week three, 18, and so on and so on).

The following poems were taken from Tupac's book "The Rose that Grew from Concrete"......



GOD
when I was alone and had nothing
I asked 4 a friend 2 help me bear the
pain no one came except...GOD

when I needed a breath 2 rise
from my sleep no one could
help me except....GOD

when all i saw was sadness
and I needed answers no one
heard me except....GOD

so when I am asked who I
give my unconditional love 2
look for no other name
except.....GOD!


Tears from a Star
4 Me and April
My tears they fall with passion
Like tears conceived from stars
Full of brightness & energy
Seen only from afar
Tonight these tears are
full of pain but also I can feel
relief from my heart
Because the stigma is revealed
unfaithful and unforgiven
I cannot bear 2 let this be
So I must be pure
2 only her for eternity


No-Win
Backed into a corner
alone and very confused
Tired of running away
My manhood has been abused
Not my choice 2 be so blunt
But you must fight fire with flame
I allowed myself 2 run once
and was haunted by the shame
if I must kill I will and if I must do it again
I would but the situation is a no-win


Why Must U Be Unfaithful
4 Women
MEN!
u shouldn't listen 2 your selfish heart
It doesn't really have a brain
Besides keeping you alive
Its existence is in vain
"How could I be so mean,
and say your heart has no place?"
Because mortal men fall in love again
as fast as they change their face
I may be cruel, but think awhile about
The hearts u have broken
Match that with the empty vows
and broken promises u've spoken
I am not saying females R perfect
Because men we know its not true
But why must u be unfaithful
If her heart is true 2 u!!!!


Life Through My Eyes
Life through my bloodshot eyes
would scare a square 2 death
poverty, murder, violence
and never a moment 2 rest
Fun and games R few
but treasured like gold 2 me
cuz i realize that I must return
2 my spot in poverty
But mock my words when I say
my heart will not exitst
unless my destiny comes through
and puts an end to all of this


Tears of a Teenage Mother
He's bragging about his new Jordans
the baby just ran out of milk
He's buying gold every 2 weeks
the baby just ran out of Pampers
He's buying clothes for his new girl
& the baby just ran out of medicine
u ask for money for the Baby
the Daddy just ran out the door