This collection of more than 100 poems that honestly and artfully confront topics ranging from poverty and motherhood to Van Gogh and Mandela is presented in Tupac Shakur's own handwriting on one side of the page, with a typed version on the opposite side. Targeted mailings. (Poetry)

ContentsAcknowledgmentsPreface by Afeni ShakurForeword: Tupac, C U in Heaven by Nikki GiovanniIntroduction by Leila SteinbergTHE ROSE THAT GREW FROM CONCRETEThe Rose That Grew from ConcreteIn the Depths of SolitudeSometimes I CryUnder the Skies AboveLife Through My EyesWhen Ure Heart Turns ColdUntitledThe Eternal LamentOnly 4 the RighteousWhat of Fame?The Shining Star Within!Starry NightIf I FailWhat Is It That I Search 4The Fear in the Heart of a ManGodNOTHING CAN COME BETWEEN USNothing Can Come Between UsMy Dearest One!!If There Be Pain...Things That Make Hearts BreakBlack WomanAnd Still I Love UThe Mutual Heartache?1st ImpressionsA Love UnspokenForever and TodayWhen I Do Kiss UCarmencita of the Bronx!UntitledLove Is Just ComplicatedElizabethI Know My Heart Has Lied BeforeFrom First Glance1 for AprilWife 4 LifeTears from a StarMarch 1st -- The Day After AprilWhy Must U Be UnfaithfulThe Power of a SmileGenesis (The Rebirth of My Heart)Love Within a StormWhat Can I Offer Her?JadaThe Tears in Cupid's EyesCupid's Smile IIWhat I See!In the Midst of Passion2 People with 1 WishHours Pass ByJUST A BREATH OF FREEDOMJust a Breath of FreedomFor Mrs. HawkinsThe Sun and the Moon"Fallen Star"Government Assistance or My SoulFamily TreeOr My SoulWhen Ure Hero FallsUntitled"U R Ripping Us Apart!!!"A River That Flows ForeverCan U C the Pride in the PantherTears of a Teenage Mother"Where There Is a Will...."LIBERTY NEEDS GLASSESLiberty Needs GlassesHow Can We Be FreeThe PromiseAnd 2morrowNo-WinThe Unanswerable?NightmaresSo I Say GOODBYEIn the Event of My Demise