ISBN: 9780671028459
Editorial: MTV Books
Autor: Shakur, Tupac
Año de edición: 2009
N° Paginas: 176
Tipo de pasta: Pasta blanda
Descripción: Product DescriptionTupac Shakur's most intimate and honest thoughts were uncovered only after his death with the instant classic 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 indomitable—as vibrant and alive today as it has ever been.For the first time in paperback, this collection of deeply personal poetry is a mirror into the legendary artist's enigmatic world and its many contradictions.Written in his own hand from the time he was nineteen, these seventy-two poems embrace his spirit, his energy—and his ultimate message of hope.About the AuthorTupac Shakur recorded twelve landmark albums -- nine of which went either platinum or gold. A consummate actor, he also appeared in six major motion pictures, including Poetic Justice, Juice, GridLock'd, and Gang Related. He was murdered at the age of twenty-five.Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.Rose That Grew from ConcreteBy Tupac Shakur Pocket BooksCopyright ©2002 Tupac ShakurAll right reserved.ISBN: 9780671028459From Section One: The Rose That Grew From ConcreteThe Rose That Grew from ConcreteAutobiographicalDid u hear about the rose that grew from a crackin the concreteProving nature's laws wrong it learned 2 walkwithout having feetFunny it seems but by keeping its dreamsit learned 2 breathe fresh airLong live the rose that grew from concretewhen no one else even cared!In the Depths of SolitudeDedicated 2 MeI exist in the depths of solitudepondering my true goalTrying 2 find peace of mindand still preserve my soulCONSTANTLY yearning 2 be acceptedand from all receive respectNever compromising but sometimes riskyand that is my only regretA young heart with an old soulhow can there be peaceHow can I be in the depths of solitudewhen there R 2 inside of meThis Duo within me causesthe perfect opportunity2 learn and live twice as fastas those who accept simplicitySometimes I CrySometimes when I'm aloneI cry because I'm on my ownThe tears I cry R bitter and warmThey flow with life but take no formI cry because my heart is tornand I find it difficult 2 carry onIf I had an ear 2 confide inI would cry among my treasured friendsBut who do u know that stops that longto help another carry onThe world moves fast and it would rather pass u bythan 2 stop and c what makes u cryIt's painful and sad and sometimes I cryand no one cares about why.Under the Skies AboveAfter the MiscarriageMy child is out there somewhereunder the skies abovewaiting anxiously 4 u and me2 bless it with our loveA part of me a part of uand a part of this love we sharewill protect my unborn childwho lives dormant out there somewhereSometimes in my dreamsI imagine what it would be likeHow could I properly guide himwhen even I don't know what's rightWhether he is born in wealth or povertythere will be no deficiency in loveI welcome this gift of lifegiven from GOD under the skies aboveCopyright © 1999 by The Estate of Tupac ShakurContinues...Excerpted from Rose That Grew from Concreteby Tupac Shakur Copyright ©2002 by Tupac Shakur. Excerpted by permission.All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.Excerpts are provided by Dial-A-Book Inc. solely for the personal use of visitors to this web site.
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