Reflecting On ‘Pac

Every year that goes by I miss him. Tupac Shakur for me was a voice that was much needed, a long time coming. Most people remember all the negative and every bad accusation that was ever brought against him. What I remember is the love he had for his community, US. I remember all the encouraging thoughts he provided for us to reflect on even though he is not here to hear us ponder on his idea. I remember all the uplifting thoughts he shared with women. For me, Tupac Amaru Shakur was that voice in the wind that I needed to leave a toxic close to deadly situation. Every time I hear the song “Keep Ya Head Up” I smile cause I know if it wasn’t for Him and ‘Pac, I might not be here. Tupac gave me the fire I needed in my belly every time I decided it was my turn to grab the mic on a vacant stage. I listen to him when I am happy, when I’m sad, when I’m angry, when I’m feeling sexy, and even when somber times call for it. Tupac meant so much to me. Tupac was a needle in a haystack, a diamond beneath ruin, a lyricist, a poet, a philosopher, a professor that was cut down in the midst of his season. We will never know how far his greatest could have reached. I just know I still feel his light. I love him for his passion, for his philosophy, for his belief, Tupac you will be missed. Even though it’s been seven years it seems like yesterday. Tupac on this anniversary year I wish you Thug Peace.

Tupac Shakur

6/16/71 – 9/13/96

Thug Peace