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.
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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.
How many times people look over something that is really important. -
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 -
work
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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From guest anders (contact)
I had to do this poem for class in 7th grade but now I use it every day to remember how extraordinary the world is -
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Determination
From guest Job (contact)
this poem gives me the drive and the morale to go for whatever i want for no matter how hard it may seem!! marvelous piece!! -
From guest Delmont Fourth Grade (contact)
This is my teacher's favorite poem. She uses this poem, every year, to teach her students about poetry. Tupac inspires us to read and to write poetry. -
Change
From guest Egen (contact)
A person who can start a great legacy A person that fought strong through mentality A person that that create his own philosophy A person that can input his believes in one song and grow in splendor to the earth A person that certainly knows what a womens worth A person that can fight resistance is a person beyond greatness -
DA GREATEST OF ALL TIME
From guest kita (contact)
i always loved 2pac's music but then i got the book and i learned so much more about him and that gave me a even higher level of respect and love for him he speaks da truth which people need to hear sometimes he is missed and loved! -
He Lives On
From guest Anton (Nottingham, England) (contact)
Tupac was a man whose life was constantly hit by struggle and contraversy, but the lyrics to his songs and the words in his poetry are inspiration for those who share the struggles and go through the contraversial things in life. Tupac will forever live on through those who love and admire his work, he was more than a poet, than a rapper or an actor, his short life was a blessing not only to those that knew or met him but to all those who have taken inspiration from his workings. God bless you, in our hearts you live and will live on forever. -
A legend
From guest Hom_lot_77 (contact)
What must a man do to be great, what must a man sacrifice in order to be content. Tears have fallen from the eyes of many, prayers have been made, blood has been spilled. There are things we cant understand so we must hold on to the things that remain. The ends justify the means. You are born in a moment and die as a memory. -
Legends neva die.
From guest .Motlatjo (contact)
People might claim Pac is dead,a corpse....Wat I realy know for a fact is He might not be here physicaly but His words,poems,movies,freedom en spirit will neva die.Pac was a true Legend,who stood 4 wat he wanted.He is an icon of peace.Peace my brother,THUG-LIFE........ -
From guest bri (contact)
omgosh this is such a wonderful poem! i love it! i wish i could write like you! bri -
The best ever
From guest KIKI (contact)
tupac was and is the best out, he knew what he wanted and he knew how to talk about it, he did things that nobody could ever do.....the best ever LUV you and Miss U pac!!! -
luv u tupac
From guest kanwargill (contact)
tupac was simply great....he did which nobody could think off.....luv u tupac and ur music -
there is no one greater
From guest tebello letsekha (contact)
forever a source of inspiration there truly is no one greater than pac. quite sad how the world started to recognize his worth when he was gone... -
From guest Nathan from Liverpool ENG (contact)
You didnt ask us to stay but we didn't want you to walk away. Thankyou for blessing us with your presence. R.I.P -
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From guest Lynn Hayes (contact)
'Pac, You have reached more troubled hearts than many will ever know about. I personally don't think you are dead! -
They
Will look at the roots someday, and wonder why they haven't got none of them, their un-caring and self-abased gardens have showered them with everything except the most important..
Strength
wisdom,
and independence..
So I guess it seems fair to look at all those who wouldn't stop to even think about you or what you've been through, and then think to yourself "I'll be stronger, to force them all to see me, and force their seeing where I shall stand -- someday"..
Long lives the rose without garden feet,
long lives the rose that grew from concrete..
Thank you 2pac. -
touching to my heart and mind
From guest jenny (contact)
in pacs song and poetry, its all so meaningfull to me, it really touched people and thats what music should do...and his poetry is sooo beautiful and moving...RIP PAC -
yes, yes...T
From guest TruEssence4u (contact)
DEEP, DECIPHERABLE, COMMUNICABLE, COMMUNITY, SPIRITUAL BLISS POETRY GENIOUSLY WRITTEN PERFECT WORD CHOICE AND FLAVA!! -
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From guest malari (contact)
this is my favorite poem in the whole wide world i love it to death and in my mind i believe that tupac is still alive -
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From guest Kandi (contact)
I love this Poem, and it is easy to see how the rose could be Tupac. I love the imagery. -
From guest Aisha (contact)
That was the best poem he has written he is one of the most talented artists that I know and it's ashame he was killed -
From guest Meri (contact)
Hmmmm.. I found this very interesting. About how your message from this poem, that nature is the most powerful thing in this world. It was very lovely:). ~~Meri~~ -
the seeds of freedom: A story of a man
From guest Patrick Dabbelt (contact)
My grandfather was a poor first generation Irish-american who, upon not knowing his father, was raised by his aunt in the countryside of Ohio; a place called Washington Courthouse. Through having nothing, he worked for his freedom. He was merely a high school student during World War Two, so he didn't serve his country overseas. However, during these years he single handedly kept his entire community fed by running the chop house. Through being a hard worker and a rugged individual, he accelled in both football and basketball in his youth. He went to Xavier Univ. on a basketball scholarship, and walked on to the football team (this is when they had a football program). He ended up losing his scholarship when he and his coach came in verbal conflict. The football coach offered him a scholarship to come play for him, but being stubborn, as he is, my Grandfather dropped out and left Xavier, to go back out into the only world he knew; the world of hard work. He joined the Marines to be a scout but didn't see any combat due to a football injury. He went on to marry his sweetheart, have five kids, and worked until he was wealthy enough to buy a big peice of land that he could call his own. He still lives in that peice of heaven that he worked so hard for, and 4 out of 5 of his kids went out into the world only so they could make it back to that peice of heaven that was good enough for their father. But heaven can't last forever, and its up to the next generation to keep it going. By working so hard, my grandfather somewhat spoiled his children and grandchildren to where we don't know work like he does. But every grandfather wants grandchildren of their own, and we all have our own idea of what hard work is. To me, I am going to be a scholar and a history professor, which is something my grandfather couldn't even comprehend doing and respects me for. My grandfather's story is much like this poem, in that "the seeds of freedom are to be found in the soils of oppression." -
The Rose
From guest daniel ledwaba (contact)
the rose that grew from concrete. motivates me in a strong way, because I am also a rose that grew from concrete. but no one noticed. -
Parallel Anne Frank
From guest Erin (contact)
There is a poem, "Elegy for Anne Frank" that discusses "A sidewalk-surrounded flower..." Great way to make current connections in your classroom. -
A raisin in the sun...
I used this poem to introduce a lesson on the play A Raisin in the Sun.
It fits great with the theme of the play.
Also, it goes along with the poem by Langston Hughes. A dream deferred.....
Tupac shows what happens when the dream is realized.
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these are great
From guest alexandrea hughey (contact)
these poems are heart touching and they really mean something to me and show how he felt .i love the fact he shows us how he really feals in the poems. -
rose that keeps growing,
From guest Riyaz Mangia (contact)
my life rite now feels like a rollaroacter ride, emotions running high,not knowing who to trust,everyone gives u fake smiles, tellin u a bunch of lies, jealousy invades there heart which leads to the evil eye,I feel drifted from all those that i know, i dunno y and what 4, i cant explain the pain that has been inflicted, how feelings can be emotionally be twisted,because i rhyme from my heart people say im gifted, but im in search for something more so my soul gets lifted,and my heartache moves away and gets shifted,the lonliness will soon eradicate and be drifted, y cnt people be str8 and tell the truth, instead ofweakening their soul with satans spit of envy and hate,but now people are too immuned to greed, when will people realise that the devil has invaded there mind body and soul, and soon will inavade the population as a whole. By Riyaz Mangia. Inspired by Tupac Amaru Shakur. -
about a beatiful poem
From guest diondrea (contact)
this is a beatiful poem i love this one the most -
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Understanding
From guest Demechea (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's how I understand -
LOVE
From guest OLIVIA DUNCAN (contact)
MAN I WISH THAT HE WAS STILL HERE RIGHT NOW BECAUSE HE WAS THE TRUEST BROTHER IN THE GAME! -
TUPAC
From guest JOE (contact)
I Cry by Tupac 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 confiding, 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 by. Then to stop and see what makes one cry, so painful and sad. And sometimes... I Cry and no one cares about why. -
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From guest CC (contact)
I FEEEL YOU BECAUSE I UNDRESTAND WHERE YOU ARE COMING FROM MOST PEOPLE DON'T BUT I DO.ALL YOUR POEMS ARE VERY STRONG AND INSPIRING CC -
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Great.
This is great. This is one of my favorite ones from you. I can understand what you are saying & it's awesome. Great job. I love it. ♥ -
An Insouciant Masterpiece of Words
written by the first rapper I ever adored. This show he had vision, imagery, and the talent to stop us in our tracks when we read his work. Thanks and R.I.P. my friend.............ennovy -
wow!
like some other people who have commented, I'm also surprised that Tupac wrote such wonderful poetry.
The message of the piece is very intriuging; I think it's something that everyone can relate to. At this point in my life I feel like the rose. Thanks, Tupac. -
i never knew
From guest Audra Carry Moccasin (contact)
i never knew that he was this good with poetry. i was the kind of person that always listened to rock and counrty but then my boyfriend said that he was a fan of tupac and i thought that i would just have a liten and read his poems. WOW, it was all good. now im the one that is obcessed with him,not my boyfriend. Tupac sends his message out there and it's very clear about what he says. Every feeling, every though, he just writes the truth. -
Life
From guest Sean (contact)
i think that i can relate to it because it seems like what i'm going through right at this point in my life. -
Rose
Now this is the shit. Tupac you are the rose and the world is your concrete. -
The poem
From guest Rose (contact)
Well,my name is rose,and tat's how I feal about my life,I grew up in the getto,poor,and now I see that I went through that 4 a reason,cuz it made e a better person... -
A Meaning Which Grew From Respect
From guest Marxiavelli (contact)
It would be wrong of me to say that this poem is one of the greatest ever written, rergardless of the deep respect I hold for the Poet and the meaning expressed through his words. It is fair to say, however, that the feeling of hope instilled throughout the poem is an insight into how many would believe Tupac Shakur to have thought about his own life and how others should be inspired to do the same. A special, if not too intricate, piece of writing with a great meaning. Written by one of few modern day literary geniuses. Tupac, you are missed even by those who never knew you and that is truly a mark of your achievement. -
Rose
From guest Nuggehalli Pankaja (contact)
It seems to be a twentieth century rose, which unlike the Rose of old days which stayed in its place of concrete, rose to the occasion,and became self-reliant! Likewise, man, however delicate his constitution,should make up his mind to gather all stength, and be on his own even though his efforts remain obscure. Nuggehalli Pankaja -
Tupac: what an inspirational life
From guest modise (contact)
Tupac is a legend of all time. To have achieved what he achieved in only 25 years is amazing and i have his music as a collection for my children and future generations, big up to his mother who raised such an outstanding young gentleman. The book, I'm gonna have it soon, brilliant staff. From yo boy, Duminutive Disco, Cape Town, South Africa. -
never give your dreams up
From guest # 1 stud (contact)
man this poem is really understanding and it really makes alot of sence thanks blood!!!!!! -
Against All Odds
From guest Ayobi Abdl Rahman (contact)
Even when close to defeat we rise to our feet,overcoming the odds that delimit self development.Tupac tells us,not only are we not inadequate,but we are powerful beyond measure.Long live Tupac.He's the greatest. -
i love
From guest quinyona maule' (contact)
i love this poem an every other poem that tu pac wrote. i can relate to this one an some other. a i've been trying to get the word to his poems can u help me find a page where i can read them -
love this 1
From guest angie (contact)
This is so true.. It shows power and strength.. Thats why i love his poetry because its so real. -
you are wrong
From guest big daddy kim from norway (contact)
to you who are saying that its a poem about the ghetto and stuff like that... the rose is everything and everybody, and no matter who or what you are, you can make it, as long as you set your mind to it... -
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the rose
From guest martyn mcmahon (contact)
i bieleve that these words r the most meanfulling words ive heard or will ever hear people of any age any couler any 1 can relate to them martyn from manchester england -
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From guest zona (contact)
It is an inspiration. It makes you want to get up no matter how dismal your circumstances and be that rose, defy all those who took you for nothing. Tupac captures the essence of a man(or woman) driven to succeed despite all odds. -
Hi
From guest Shanice (contact)
Hi i just read your poem i
now undrstand what it feels like being
you by growing up in the ghetto. -
Much Better
Now this is a much better example of Tupac's work, so much more than "I Cry".
It leaves the reader wondering many things ... Is he talking about himself ... Coloured people in general .. or anybody who has been beaten down.
It doesn't have to apply to the Ghetto either, it could just as well apply to some rich boy/girl who just doesn't ever seem to come up to his peers ideas of what he/she should achieve ... ah but then they do something which far exceeds what was wanted.
Just because Tupac came from a lowly background, doesn't mean that everything he thought revolved around that.
So many layers in so few words ... This is a worthy tribute to the man. -
Incredible
This Poem is very deep... It has many different subtle themes... I think it is more so about no one appreciating the advancement of black people in culture... Very Deep... -
This was one of the most underappriciated young men of our time...It shows how much good talent can go to waste in America...
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Yeah!
This is a true testament to the perserverance of life. I wish all the broken people in this world could read this poem. It's a real picker-upper. -
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this poem encourages me when i find myself in doubt of my abilities i remember just to believe in me just a little more -
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what he is really trying to imply is someone who can really acompish a lot of things, but the things acomplished go unnoticed. get it right
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Tupac was talkin bout how u can make it in da ghetto, enven when no one care about u, not an actual rose.
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This is one of the best poems I've ever read Tupac was an amazing artist. I believe it represents his life it lets you know that he rose above the worlds expectations of him. He proved simple logic to be wrong. In the midst of a worn cracked sidewalk stepped on a few too many times beauty emerged. Poverty turned him into a deep and talented artist, Instead of wearing down his sense of self worth. I love Tupac he's the greatest!!!!
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The poem is Genius. If if was fully developed and layed out the whole entire scene, It would not challange our minds or allow us to interpret it into our own existance. Tupac is the rose that came from the bottom and made it to the top. He didn't always handle everything in the best manner, but he did it his way and he always came up smiling.
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Yes the metaphor is indeed brillant, poverty is of course the concrete(or the "ghetto" if you want to call it that), and the rose is the beauty that grows despite the harsh circumstances surrounding it. In a way this poem captures Tupac's essence, because it's easy to think of Tupac as the rose that grew from concrete. But the poem is very underdeveloped, and falls short of how great it could have been.
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Or it could be any person from the Ghetto...you know? Any one of those kids who tries. I am in awe of Tupac, I just discovered his beauty about 5 minutes ago...
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Thanks for pointing that out
Everyone keeps saying this poem is about tupac himself. When, just like in other poetry, the speaker isn't always or even mostly the poet himself.
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It is not in our hands to 'know' what a poet says through his poems...only he alone can know. One can only interpret---finding his/her own truth within the piece. I, for one, see something similar to James S. Tupac did not live the peachy life attributed to famous performers (One needs to just look in his eyes to see the pain and suffering). Yet, he smiled so much---thru out every trial, he knew he could make it. So, like the rose, he triumphed over the oppressing surroundings by staying true to his dream and persevering.
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What 'Pac is trying to say in this piece is that he is the rose that grew from concrete. He came from the poverty ridden ghetto which symbolizes the concrete and came out beautiful, magestic, and strong.
Anyone, no matter where your from can do anything they want to as the rose that grew form concrete implies.
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This is an interesting concept although it is one of Tupac's worst pieces (in my opinion.) As you said Nam, it fails to develop itself enough to allow the reader know what he was talking about. I suppose you can view it in your own way, in the first person, in which case it could help someone. I feel as if this could be the reson for the creation of this piece by Lord Pac.
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I've seen sunflowers and the like grow from concrete but I've never seen a rose, unless someone dropped it there. I know, I doubt he's actually speaking about roses actually growing in concrete, or he could be -- I guess only he knows or knew.
I take it as a metaphorical piece, with good enjambments. A good piece that 2pac has written here.
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