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Post by Sweet Meat aka CC on Aug 30, 2004 21:04:22 GMT -5
At the beginnin' of each week for the month of September, I will be postin' a poem from 2Pac's Book of Poetry entitled, "The Rose That Grew From Concrete" to honor his memory. Tonight I will begin with "Untitled" which is in the next post below.
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Post by Sweet Meat aka CC on Aug 30, 2004 21:10:02 GMT -5
Untitled Please wake me when I'm free I cannot bear captivity where my culture I'm told holds no significance I'll wither and die in ignorance But my inner eye can c a race who reigned as kings in another place the green of trees were rich and full and every man spoke of beautiful men and women together as equals War was gone because all was peaceful But now like a nightmare I wake 2 c That I live like a prisoner of poverty Please wake me when I'm free I cannot bear captivity 4 I would rather be stricken blind than 2 live without expression of mind ©copyright 1999
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Post by AngelicVoices19 on Aug 31, 2004 1:22:00 GMT -5
Thanks for doing this CC. I always thought he had an incredible mind, I just hate that he had to go. I feel like he had so much more to say. I mean I know he did all those records but something tells me there was more there.
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Post by Sweet Meat aka CC on Sept 7, 2004 20:58:20 GMT -5
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 u 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 that 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 it's not true But why must u be unfaithful If her heart is true 2 u!!!! ©copyright 1999
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Post by Sweet Meat aka CC on Sept 13, 2004 22:54:46 GMT -5
And 2morrow
Today is filled with anger Fueled with hidden hate Scared of being outcast Afraid of common fate Today is built on tragedies which no one wants 2 face Nightmares 2 humanities and morally disgraced Tonight is filled with rage Violence in the air Children bred with ruthlessness Because no one at home cares Tonight I lay my head down But the pressure never stops gnawing at my sanity content when I am dropped But 2morrow I c change A chance 2 build anew Built on spirit, intent of heart and ideals based on truth And 2morrow I wake with second wind And strong because of pride 2 know I fought with all my heart 2 keep my dream alive ©copyright 1999
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Post by JUCIEE GUDNESS FROM DA HOOD on Sept 13, 2004 23:16:38 GMT -5
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Post by NinaSky on Sept 14, 2004 14:22:29 GMT -5
THAT WAS TIGHT!TUPAC IS A REAL GOOD POET. THANK U CC! ;D.MAY TUPAC R.I.P!
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Post by Sweet Meat aka CC on Sept 20, 2004 21:11:00 GMT -5
"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!" ©copyright 1999
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Post by Sweet Meat aka CC on Sept 28, 2004 20:31:09 GMT -5
In The Event Of My Demise Dedicated 2 Those Curious
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! ©copyright 1999
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Post by AngelicVoices19 on Sept 29, 2004 3:21:48 GMT -5
But I swear he knew. And that right there says it all to me. Dang, and these poems are why I love that man.
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