The Fallen Star

They could never understand what u set out 2 do
instead they chose 2 ridicule u
when u got weak
they loved the sight of your dimming and flickering starlight
How could they understand what was so intricate
2 be loved by so many,
so intimate they wanted 2 c your lifeless corpse
this way u could not alter the course of ignorance
that they have set 2 make my people forget
what they have done for much 2 long 2 just forget and carry on
I had loved u forever because of who u r
and now I mourn our fallen star
~ Tupac Shakur ~

The Rose That Grew From Concrete

Did you hear about the rose that grew
from a crack in the concrete?
Proving nature's law is wrong
it learned to walk with out having feet.
Funny it seems, but by keeping it's dreams,
it learned to breathe fresh air.
Long live the rose that grew from concrete
when no one else ever cared.
~ Tupac Shakur ~

And Tomorrow

Today is filled with anger,
fueled with hidden hate.
Scared of being outkast,
afraid of common fate.
Today is build on tragedies
which no one want's to face.
Nightmares to humanity and morally disgraced.
Tonight is filled with Rage, violence in the air.
Children bred with ruthlessness cause no one at home cares.
Tonight I lay my head down
but the pressure never stops,
knowing that my sanity content when I'm droped.
But tomorrow I see change, a chance to build a new,
build on spirit intent of heart and ideas based on truth.
Tomorrow I wake with second wind
and strong because of pride.
I know I fought with all my heart to keep the dream alive.
~ Tupac Shakur ~

A Young Heart With An Old Soul

A young heart with an old soul
How can there be peace?
How can I be in the depths of solitude
When there are two inside of me?
This duo in me causes the perfect opportunity
To learn and live twice as fast As those who accept simplicity...
~ Tupac Shakur ~

I Cry

Sometimes when I'm alone I Cry, cause I am on my own.
The tears I cry are bitter and warm,
they flow with life but take no form.
I cry because my heart is torn,
I find it difficult to carry on.
If I had an ear to confide in,
I would cry among my treasured friend,
but who do you know that stops that long,
to help another carry on.
The world moves fast and it would rather pass you on by,
then to stop and see what makes one cry, so painful and sad.
...And sometimes... I cry and no one cares about why.
~ Tupac Shakur ~

In The Event Of My Demise

In the event of my demise
when my heart can beat no more,
I hope I die for a principle or a belief that I had lived 4.
I will die before my time,
because I feel the shadow's depth.
So much I wanted 2 accomplish before I reached my death,
I have come 2 grips with the possibility
and wiped the last tear from my eyes.
I loved all who were positive, In the event of my Demise
~ Tupac Shakur ~

Ambition Over Adversity

Take one's adversity,
learn from their misfortune,
learn from their pain.
Believe in something,
believe in yourself.
Turn adversity into ambition,
Now blossom into wealth.
~ Tupac Shakur ~

Can You See The Pride In The Panther

Can you see the pride in the panther,
As he grows in splendor and grace.
Topling obstacles placed in the way,
of the progression of his race.
Can you see the pride in the panther,
as she nurtures her young all alone.
The seed must grow,
regardless of the fact that it is planted in stone.
Can you see the pride in the panthers,
as they unify as one.
The flower blooms with brilliance
and outshines the rays of the sun.
~ Tupac Shakur ~

Liberty Needs Glasses

Excuse me but lady liberty needs glasses
And so does Mrs Justice by her side
Both the broads R blind as bats
Stumbling Thru the system
Justice Bumbed into mutulu and
Trippin' on Geronimo Pratt
But stepped right over Oliver
And his crooked partner Ronnie
Justice stubbed her big toe the invians
Slavery was a learning phase
Forgotten with out a verdict
While Justice is on a rampage
4 endangered Survining Black males
I mean really if anyone really valued life
And cared about the masses
They's take'em both 2 pen optical
And get 2 pair of Glasses
~ Tupac Shakur ~

When Your Hero Falls (my mother)

When your hero falls from grace
All Fairy tales R uncovered
Myths exposed and pain magnified
The greatest pain discovered
U Taught me 2 be strong
But I'm confused 2 C U so weak
U Said never 2 give Up
And it hurts 2 C U welcome defeat
When ure Hero falls so do the stars
And so does the perception of tomorrow
Without my hero there is only
Me alone 2 deal with my sorrow
Your heart ceases 2 work
And your soul is not happy at all
What R U expected 2 do
When ure only Hero falls
~ Tupac Shakur ~

In The Depths Of Solitude

Eye, Exist in the Depths of Solitude
Pondering my true goal
Trying 2 find peace of mind
And still preserve my soul
Constantly yearning 2 be accepted
And from all receive respect
Never comprising but sometimes risky
And that is my only regret
A young heart with an old soul
How can there be Peace
How can eye be in the depths of Solitude
When there R 2 inside of me
This Duo within me causes
The perfect oppurtunity
2 learn and live twice as fast
As those who accept simplicity
~ Tupac Shakur ~

Jada

U R the omega of my heart
The foundation 4 my conception of Love
When i think of what a Black woman should be
It's U that I first think of
U will never fully understand
How deeply my Heart Feels 4 U
I worry that we'll grow apart
And i'll end up losing u
U bring me 2 climax without sex
and u do it all with regal grace
U R my Heart in Human Form
A Friend I could never replace
~ Tupac Shakur ~

The Power of a Smile

The power of a gun can kill
and the power of Fire can Burn
The power of wind can chill
and the power of the mind can learn
The power of anger can rage
inside until it tears u apart
But the Power of a Smile
especially yours can heal a frozen Heart

Genesis
(The Rebirth of My Heart)
(dedicated 2 Renee Ross)

First there was nothing
Not even the faint echo of a song
Loneliness was daily 4 me
until u came along
There was a gleam of stars in your eyes
I thought I'd never feel this way again
But u were the one 2 reach into my heart
And find in me a Friend
I could not ignore the magnetism
that I felt when u were near
And any problems plaguing my mind
would suddenly disappear
It was the rebirth of my heart
The day u became my friend
Because I knew from the moment
I held u that I would find love again

Love Within a Storm

We mad love within a storm
in the midst of passion and chaos
somewhere, somehow our true bond
of friendship was lost

In the eye of the storm
The rain always falls harder
Those who prevail this trauma
will learn 2 bring their love farther

But now the storm has passed
and the seas of our friendship R calm
But as long as I live I will remember
the love within the storm

What Can I Offer Her?

All of my life I dreamed of meeting one
with immense beauty, and once I found her
I would charm her and she'd be mine forever
I have found her and indeed she is all
I wished for and more but she is
not charmed nor intrigued. Then I
think 2 myself "What can I offer her?"
The tears warm my eyes and blur my
vision. I stick 2 my stance of bravado
and give her the same uninterested look
she gave me. She was so beautiful
But what can I offer her.

The Tears In Cupid's Eyes
(4 Jada)

The day u chose 2 leave me
u rained constantly outside
In truth I swore the rain 2 be
The tears in Cupid's eyes

Cupid's Smile II

I ran outside 2 feel the rain
and I stayed outside awhile
when the rain was done along came the sun
and this was Cupid's Smile!

What I See!

With my eyes closed I can c
we have a chance 2 discover ecstasy
but the clouds of doubt have made u blind
so u R afraid of the emotions that u may find
I know that you've been hurt before
but this is no excuse 4 u 2 ignore
the seed that cupid planted, in hopes that we could sow
This infant emotion deserves 2 breathe so why won't u
let it grow
A neglected flower will wither and on it's own it will
surely die
But with honesty, passion, and mutual respect we can
soar beyond the sky
So please don't follow what u c follow the rhythm within
your heart
Believe in my though u cannot c what lies within the
Dark

In the Midst of Passion
(adultery)

In the midst of passion 2 figures stand
emerged in ecstasy joined hand and hand
words R unnecessary feelings R heard
the body takes control deaf 2 words
It is at this stage that I think of u
in gratitude 4 this joy u have exposed me 2
Each Day is Bright with you as the Dawn
with the collapse of each night a strong bond is born
In the midst of passion I remember your kiss
I reminisce about your touch and suddenly miss
the scent u wear and the tone of your voice
Only u can be my choice
In the midst of passion
I c u & me
Lost in constant ecstasy!!

2 People with 1 Wish

There were 2 people with one wish
2 live a Life filled with Love
2 GOD they would pray that 2gether they'd stay
under the stars above
But someone else made a wish
at the same time on the same breath
And although the wish 4 love was granted
so was this evil wish 4 Death
now I make a wish
sealed with tears and laughter
It is my wish that these 2 loves
R reunited in the hereafter

Hours Pass By

I think of u in my arms
and what it would be like 2 make love
I think of u raising my SEED
and what they'd be made of
I think of how alone I was
before u came 2 be
I think of the joy I felt
when u said u thought of me
I'm proud 2 be the heart u
choose 2 make a friend
hours pass by and cupid cries
until we meet again

Just a Breath of Freedom
(4 Nelson Mandela)

Held captive 4 your politics
They wanted 2 break your soul
They ordered the extermination
of all minds they couldn't control
4 u the fate was far worse
than just a brutal homicide
They caged u like an animal
and watched u slowly die inside
As u Breathe your first air of freedom
on the day u become a free man
Raise your Regal Brow in Pride
4 now you R in God's Hands
The life of many were given
so that the day would one day come
That the devils in Power at Pretoria
would pay for the evil crimes they've done

For Mrs. Hawkins
(In memory of Yusef Hawk)

This poem is addressed 2 Mrs. Hawkins
who lost her son 2 racist society
I'm not out 2 offend the positive souls
only the racist dogs who lied 2 me
An American culture plagued with nights
like the night Yusef was killed
if it were reversed it would be the work
of a savage but this white killer was just strong-willed
with the blood of Malcolm in my veins
America will never rest
if Yusef dies in vain!

The Sun and the Moon

Your ways R similar 2 the rays of the sun
Warm 2 many but 2 strong 4 some
The more u R needed the brighter u shine
Watched 4 2 long and your brilliance will blind
The eyes of mortal men who threaten u with doom
They regret 2 c u set but it is time 4 the moon

Government Assistance or My Soul

It would be like a panther
asking a panther hunter
4 some meat, all
High school dropouts R not DUMB
All unemployed aren't lazy
and there R many days I hunger
But I would go hungry and homeless
Before the American Government gets my soul

Family Tree
(4 Mother)

Because we all spring
from different trees
we are not created equally

Is the true beauty in the tree
or in the vast forest in which it breathes
the tree must fight 2 breed
among the evils of the weeds

I find greatness in the tress
that grows against all odds
it blossoms in darkness
and gives birth 2 promising pods.

I was the tree who grew from weeds
and wasn't meant 2 be
ashamed I'm not in fact I am proud
of my thriving family tree

Or My Soul
(dedicated 2 Moms)
(dedicated 2 the Powers that B)

The choice is no stranger 2 poverty
your soul or Government Assistance
I'm 18 in a country with no path
4 a young unaddicted Black youth with a Dream
Instead I am giving the Ultimatum.

Untitled

Strength is overcome by weakness
Joy is overcome by Pain
The night is overcome by Brightness
and Love-it remains the same

U R Ripping Us Apart!!!
(dedicated to crack)

Before u came the triangle never broke
we were bonded and melded as one
But as the 2 pushed u away
The one got weak and embraced u
and now u R ripping us apart

The worst feeling of helplessness
The greatest pain has rested in my heart
The vision of heaven fades

My Hero has been defeated by you
and now what can I do
watch as u destroy us
and our love is finally through

I know the worst is here
I feel it in my Heart
u got into the circle
now you're tearing us apart!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A River That Flows Forever
(4 Mother)

As long as some suffer
The River Flows Forever
As long as there is pain
The River Flows Forever
As strong as a smile can be
The River Flows Forever
And as long as u R with me
we'll ride the River Together

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

Where There Is a Will....

Where there is a will
there is a way
2 search and discover
a better day

Where a positive heart
is all u need
2 Rise Beyond
and succeed

where young minds grow
and respect each other
based on their Deeds
and not their color

When times R dim
say as I say
"where there is a will
There is a way!"

How Can We Free

Sometimes I wonder about this race
Because we must be blind as hell
2 think we live in equality
while Nelson Mandela rots in a jail cell
Where the shored of Howard Beach
are full of Afrikan corpses
And those that do live 2 be 18
Bumrush 2 join the Armed Forces
This so called "Home of the Brave"
why isn't anybody Backing us up!
When they c these crooked ass Redneck cops
constantly Jacking us up
Now I bet some punk will say I'm racist
I can tell by the way you smile at me
then I remember George Jackson, Huey Newton
and Geronimo 2 hell with Lady Liberty

The Promise

"I will give u liberty, but first give me your spirit,
This I must confiscate because the evil fear it."
I too would be afraid of passion governed by reason
An open mind 2 trying times when corruption is in
season
The promise that they claim
2 be completely true
is hypocrisy at its finest
A trick 2 silence u
never will I believe a promise
from the masters of the Art
Trickery does not succeed
with those with Honest Hearts

No-Win
(dream poem)

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 u 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