I hold you, scarred one

as your press against my breast

a John against a Jesus

a needful youth of twelve

for warmth, embrace, certain

of unpainning love and care

Your bereft hands finger

those of mine and arms as well

affirming that flesh's soft

in a zoo of rhinos on the prowl

You slouch like a new champion

who's run the course of life

in want of some elusive prize

so long slipped from your grasp

But now, for one moment

however brief or short or long

your heart has banished panic

your face bright-full of calm

while comforting peace enfolds you

your frantic frame in search of home

You're held secure 

*In the Depths  of Solitude

                                        Dedicated 2 Me

I exist in the depths of solitude

pondering my true goal

Trying 2 find peace of mind

and still preserve my soul

CONSTANTLY yearning 2 be accepted

and from all receive respect

Never compromising but sometimes risky

and that is my only regret

A young heart with an old soul

how can there be peace

How can I be in the depths of solitude

when there R 2 inside of me

This duo within me causes the prefect opportunity

2 learn and live twice as fast

as those who accept simplicity

-Tupac Shakur

*Life Through My Eyes

Life through my blood shot eyes

would scare a square 2 death

poverty, murder, vilonce

and never a moment 2 rest

Fun and games R few

but traesured like gold 2 me

cuz I realize that I must return

2 my spot in poverty

But mock my words when I say

my heart will not exist

unless my destiny comes through

and puts an end 2 all of this

-Tupac Shakur