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 its dreams,
it learned to breathe fresh air.
Long live the rose that grew from concrete
when no one else ever cared.
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CRY IT MAKES ME WANNA CRY
From guest Asia (contact)
I just luv da way this poem makes me just sit and think of the thing the world should have been. I just sit here and ask myself questions????? -
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Poignant
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tupac's a genius
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Great for school
From guest Casey (contact)
I am an English teacher who frequently uses Tupac's poetry in class. We are starting our poetry unit now, and I am thrilled to bring this gifted poet to my students, who love him as much as I do. -
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I Love This Poem
From guest One Of His Angels (contact)
He has inspired me to keep my head up no matter what situation i was in and i plan on keeping my head up no matter what i just wish i could meet him to ask what he has been through and i just wanted to say thnak you to him and all of the fans
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A Rose That's Still Growing..
From guest diamond (contact)
This poem is the most inspiring poem i've ever read. it is greatly a thrill to read and enjoy i have passed this poem on to family, friends and co-workers. -
From guest c.owens (contact)
the poets life a gift that began in gods hands.your in our hearts,we are one. -
Master Piece
From guest Masixole Feni (contact)
I really adore this poem cauz it helps me each and every day to keep my essance and faiht all the way up and , aslways have in mind that ni matter what theres lways a brighter day! Masi All the way from SA: luv the Don Amaru Shakhur! -
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From guest tumelo nyofane (contact)
this is my favourite poem of all times. .i will love it 2 death. -
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From guest lazarus (contact)
he is the best ever yet,when my tears was about to kill me.there was no one.all i felt was pride never felt the joy.let your eyes see the deferance in body.and let your ears listen to the one true legend that's me. -
legends never die if you keep them alive in your heart through their legacy
From guest liz (contact)
this is one of my favorite poems,he was very talented if you open heart you can comprehend is words. he's my inspiration and i'll forever b a fan good or bad i appreciated him and his spirit to be free<3 i know he's alive -
poem
From guest Angelica Rodriguez (contact)
really good poem tupac if you where still alive you would of inspire me would of been my -
From guest Marc Rizal (contact)
most people can't get what is the real meaning of tis title thought they will just read it coz its from tupac but mostly it talks about every poor poeple and people that is born with nothing ang struggle for fortune -
From guest cisco (contact)
1 the rose represents 2pac. 2. simile 3. a hard life style. 4. that no matter where you come from you can be succsessful.5. the poem is about 2pac's life
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Teaching students
From guest Kim Suber (contact)
I want to teach more of Tupac's poetr to my students and I am looking for more of it. -
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To guest Kim Suber amd others
We are limited as to how much of his work we can show since it is still copyright protected. However on his pages here at Oldpoetry you should find links to some of his books available at places like Amazon.
Jim
Oldpoetry team
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Trying to figure out???
From guest Jasmine (contact)
1.What does rose represent? 2.When it comes to the rose what figure of speech is being used? 3.What does the concrete represents? 4.What is the poet's main message? And who is this poem is about? -
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Please read the other comments here. Read the poem a few more times and you will begin to see that Tupac is talking about anyone - who becomes the 'rose' can come from the most humble of beginings and still grow to shine, having travelled a hard jhourney along the way. Personally I think the 'Rose' is the poet himself.
Von - Oldpoetry Team
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wow beautiful peice love it!! Good job!!!
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From guest Nyofane tumelo (contact)
Tupac is da greatest MC dat eva lived. .he proved dat growin up poor duznt mean life is over. .We need someone lyl him . .Tu pac wherever you are dead or alive just know dat ur my inspiration my mentor . .ur legarcy wil live fore eva . . .long live the rose that grew from concrete -
amazing
From guest ankur (contact)
tupac is my favourite MC of all time, and this, this is some hardcore Edgar Allen Poe stuff. Man we need a Tupac for our times not all those fakers using auto tune so they can show their singing "talent". -
i love this poem
From guest dee dee (contact)
i love all of his poems but this is one of my favorites. tupac is so deep and real with all of his poems and lyrics. people may not like it but he tells the truth and many people are affraid to accept it. in this poem i think he is lettin people kno that just because people think you will never amount to anything in your life doesnt mean you have to follow what they say. you should prove them wrong just as he did. -
poetry
From guest kimberly (contact)
amazing f***ing poetry. tupac was so real, i cud feel ever emotion. all of his poems are excellent welll done
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tupac shakur <3
From guest n/a (contact)
tupac, i know that its confusing whether you're dead or alive.. but you will forever be alive in my heart. you have affected my life so much. yet i've never met you, this i know. but you really made an impact on me doing poetry and what not. you always saw the positive outcome on things, you always taught some lesson thru each song you made. you influenced people in ways i didnt think cud be possible. you always seemed to have felt a sense of hope in change, and respect for any religion, race, or culture. i felt your pain when you wanted pain to be felt. you set out your points,& NOONE cud have done it any better. you knew your death, you felt it coming. as if God had went into your dreams - and gave you a sign. it shakes me to hear stories you yourself have said about your death. things have changed, and its been TOO long. but you will never ever be forgotten. you have sent out many messages, and leave us all curious about you. i wonder about your creativity and your knowledge, you were so aware of things. you had character, and messages that you had left behind for us to mourn on, or to learn from. you wanted to see change in the world - but were probably dissapointed to be shot cold blooded. i wanted you to know that i have been impacted on you, and i will always try to make positive change. you live on forever. -
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From guest Joe Smith (contact)
great poem, there's lots of different interpretations available from this poem. -
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Tupac is a great source for poetry class
From guest Mrs. Lavergne's 10th grade class (contact)
I use Tupac's poetry every year in my English Language Arts Class. His poetry touches all children white or black, male or female, and lover or hater of poetry. This poem shows poetry can be understood by all. -
Inspiration for those who Rise through adversity
From guest Damian Powell (contact)
I love this and I also love Tupac's explanation of the passers by noticing the shabby leaves but being unable to see the strength and beauty of a rose that grew through concrete. This is an inspirational poem for anyone struggling to grow in difficult circumstances. -
I LOVE THIS POEM && HIM
From guest Chelse (contact)
I love this poem I feel as though I can relate to it in everyway..coming from nothing to having something is the best thing in the world... -
i love this poem
From guest danis (contact)
ive been looking for this poem for a long time and it makes me look positively towards the future -
From guest marcella (contact)
this poem is a explanation of how anyone who grew up from strange condition but did it -
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lovin' him
From guest yahoo (contact)
I love tupac with all my heart. He was and still is the best rapper alive or dead. He was also a very talented poet and actor. I love you boo. R.I.P. ~~The 1 & onli~~ -
From guest shantily (contact)
Tupac has more knowledge that than the world can ever figure out. I study his words and his way of living, and have learned that he too is a rose that grew from a crack in concrete. Hes a legend. He makes people pay attention and become intreged by the simple words he speaks. I love him and everything he stands for. -
2PAC, ROSE BEYONDINFINITIES
From guest DEBEYOND (contact)
The rose that rose through the concrete no this is not Greek. Rise to speak. Believe and never bow down to weak. Strive to be free in living your dreams...PAC spoke to my dreams and gave me new ones as a teen... Love to live and enjoy the moments while fighting politically. -
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From guest simone (contact)
iv lived tupac all my life consider hij a legend wish he was still around he had so much more to give.u were born to make me c that i am a rose though in concrete i can still breathe and walk and be anything that rose wants to be.thank you loving you alwys pac -
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From guest angela (contact)
this is the best poem i have ever heard when i first heard it and the song i cryed -
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amazing poem right here. Listen people, music is music! Just cause you can't understand it doesn't mean it's trash. *Sigh* glad I got that off my chest LOL
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I thought this was pretty good.It's flow was a bit choppy. But everlasting meaning!
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Damn...Tupac...was a poet? This is beautiful. R.I.P. dude,I respect you for this. I understand the message of this completely.
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I never really looked at Tupac as an "artist" I didnt really like his music (but then, I never took the time to listen to the words)... after he died, a friend sent me this very poem... it makes you think.. and I have read other stuff by him, he was a true poet. I respect the man 110% for his message and his delivery!
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simple open words that everyone can understand, a message for life that all would benefit by having, as they engage the world each day...PK
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Why is the date of the author's death left as unknown? The poem itself is simple yet wonderful. The metaphor is well developed and his words linger in your mind! Very sad that the world is now deprived of his insight. RIP
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The death date of 1996 is not shown as originally Old Poetry was intended for poets who are long-dead and the system was set-up as such. However, Tupac along with other, younger poets of worthy recognition are now shown on Oldpoetry due to many reasons (copyright taken into consideration) who the site owner feels deserves the recognition of our readers. Tupac's author page gives his death date.
Regards, Von ~ Oldpoetry
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The Book
From guest Linda Adams (contact)
I want to know where i can get Tupacs book at "The Rose that Grew from The Concrete"? -
meaning of this poem
From guest (:spongy (contact)
i think that it means or talks about his life such as him not being appreciated by somebody or also that no one ever cared for him only his mother that everyone judged him by his color or stiff like that but i mostly think that it means that he suffered through times that certain people told him stuff that hurt him alot and that is what i think the meaning of this poem that was made by tupac shacur -
Impressed at 51 years old
From guest Delia (contact)
My niece always talked about his poetry, so I decided one day that I would read the poetry book. What wonderful talent this young man had. Great insight. I wish I could say thank you to him for enlightening me but hopefully his family knows what a remarkable young man he was. Such a sad loss. -
REAL
From guest -:~:Cat D:~:- (contact)
i like this poem alot because to me it showed the life of the rose where it grew strong, even when no one cared of its significance in the world., like when some people don't realize something special, even the simpelist things can be appreciated. -
Lovely
From guest Benn (contact)
Im a typical fool, id refer to Tupac as a mere image of the generation who worships the leaf of marijuana more than the song itself. Yet upon looking into his poetry it really broadens him, ill be honest i doubt your typical pieball with a 2pac tattoo would have read it but im glad i finally understand this great hype over a great fellow.. -
Beautiful
From guest Megan Sheldon (contact)
this is a amazing poem. it says so much. and gives a great example to break sterotypes and make your life your own. he was a amazing person, and was killed wrongfully RIP 2pac. we will always miss you. -
Wonderful Aries
Where there is life ,there is also 'hope',with determination, courage,a belief in yourself & what
you can achieve,this is what the poem seems to be saying
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yung black n hopeless
From guest the lil rose Ea (contact)
i'm a yung black female who before reading this book took a look on life totally different i was that rose in the concrete slowly blowming but after reading this book i was able to relize i could be the change in my hood who advanced in life not just let it pass me by. -
opened my eyes to the poet
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R .I. P
From guest james (contact)
Brother the book is great i hope u've found a ghetto up in heaven -
47 yr old white girl, (woman)
From guest Crys (contact)
Never paid too much attention to this artists music, but this poem shows the depth of his artistry, his soul. -
tupac
From guest buenrostro (contact)
the best rapper has influence me!!!!if i knew what went through his mind it would be great!!!! -
Tupac
From guest Jv Allen (contact)
That's deep. Tupac is still alive look up a artist named balck haze . sounds just like him and the same kind of swagg. -Jv -
Tupac is one of the Greatest Legends ever to Live
From guest Tarek Salem (contact)
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Tupac was a true poet & not many people realize that. I hope his soul is resting peacefully somewhere beautiful.
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THE INFAMOUS KING OF RAP
From guest Lawrence Garavito (contact)
I really admire tupac growing up as a kid,he came came from a broken home in the ghetto,i came from a broken home in the ghetto living in san bernardino.He had a mother that was addicted to heavy drugs,i have a mother thats still addicted to drugs until this day! He was born june 16, a gemini, shit so was I. ive been kick out on the streets every since i was a young kid,just because i wanted to run my own program living at my pop's house in riverside. my only choice was 2 sell drugs just to put food in my belly.My brother the one that was always there for me,his name is rudy III we always looked out for each other,and until this day we still do. Now im getting older thinking about my life trying to do something i love in thats music!!!! thats to the great MAKAVELI,we love you in miss you.so pay attention to this poem,its deeper then you think!!!! -
best!!
From guest veonica (contact)
this quote is really good, everything that he EVER states is powerful, meaningful and real everyday life -
I never imagined
From guest shantadria prelow (contact)
I never imagined reading a poem from tupac would be as loving and gentels as the words he spoke upon his woman tupac had a big heart and he knew more than just hip-hop lies and sex scandles he knew how to treat a lady and what to say I loved this book tupac shakur and this is coming from your number one fan from then to know shantadria prelow -
personification in the poem
From guest j.srikant (contact)
Here the personification of the rose plant and the rose is so beautifully done, that one is left wondering, whether truly the poet has got identified with the rose and the plant that he can feel and see their dreams, and walk marching ahead inspite of being held in the concrete . -
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From guest Christine (contact)
I love it! It shows pride and power of the rose. It's really powerful. Your poem reminds me of Martin Luther King, how he had to be so powerful against the others while they tried to stop him. Your poem is life, love, liberty and greatness in just a few words. Way to go! -
this poem totally changes my previous perception of Tupac...it's great
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From guest williams231 (contact)
I like Tupac's use of a metaphor comparing a rose growing from concrete to the ability to survive and even thrive under harsh conditions. -
thats the truth
From guest ditlhake lenong (contact)
i am a huge fan of tupac ever since i was 10 years old i've been listening to his music & i want to be like him,act like him,live like him & did everything he did. -
R.I.P. 2-PAC
From guest Lawrence Garavito (contact)
This poem's ment for all you who dont understand that it doesn't matter what happens 2 you in ur life;up's or downs;living or dying;that inside the good person you are your sirit still arise's. Thank You.. -
Exwell- the Rose that keeps growing (Understanding)
From guest Daniel malesela Ledwaba -A.K.A- Exwell (contact)
The world is already tough and it gets harder when people walk over you, But in life there going to be some hard times and I live in those hard times that is why I understand! -
There will never be another
From guest Lamont (contact)
tupac was the realist to ever do it. He was the definition of strength and standing up for what you believe in. his poetry and music will be remembered forever -
WOW
From guest Nina (contact)
Tupac was the best influence in my life i love him.. plus i have all his music..long live tupac -
Amazed
From guest Kay Lynn May (contact)
Tupac Shakur is one of the best poets that I have ever read and I love all of his writings! -
This has such a deep metaphor meaning in it.
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Best rapper
From guest Price of Rap (contact)
damn tupac is deep in his poetry and lyrics he is the greatest rapper and poet of all time aint nobody on his level he waz an intelegent young and successful black man and his lyrics and poetry is legendary -
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From guest jasmine (contact)
this is the poemthat i chopose to do for class it is wonderful with lots of meaning and i love it -
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From guest Elsa (contact)
This poem is very true. It refers to Tupac himself, and, to me, every other person who has ever grown to be something great, and positive, out of something shitty. Growing a rose from concrete is just as impossible as Martin Luther King Jr. becoming what he became, out of a world where black people had no chance for anything. Tupac was a great man. Rest in Peace. -
its classic
From guest thando (contact)
this poem really did number on me the first time i ever ley my head on it it took me somewhere -
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From guest steven (contact)
i like this one poem most about Pac...it not only describes how he made it through life...but it is also about a bigger thing...it shows how a whole society can grow if it tries -
Amazing. Love the ending lines! It's so beautiful- hope against darkness and striving each day.
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