Rhonda Washington
Professor Sabir
English 201A MW 1-2:50p
9 November, 2009

A Fallen Angel: Gone To Soon

In the poem “In The Event Of My Demise” (150) written by Tupac Shakur speaks about his death. He states, “I hope I die for a principle or a belief that I have lived for”. I believe he hoped that his death would have purpose. I know that his life has touched and intrigued many people. Because all over the United States professors at colleges and universities; teachers at high and jr. high schools are teaching on the prophecy of his life. I believe Tupac was a prophet. He states, “I will die before my time because I feel the shadow’s of depth”. This is the gift of discernment. The meaning of discern is to see things through the spirit of the naked eye. Unfortunately, Tupac’s spiritual immaturity lead his flesh, in which lead to sin and eventually and early death. “In The Event Of My Demise” the poem confirms his discernment. He says, “in the occurrence of his death, he has accepted the possibilities and has wiped the last tears from his eyes”. I think Tupac was finally at peace with his dysfunctional lifestyle. He may not have been the best role model for our youth, but he tried his best to do right with the unfair hand life have dealt him. Tupac was only twenty-five years old when he was killed, he had so many accomplishments that were not fulfilled, but in his short life he has definitely left a legacy that will live forever.Works CitedShakur, Tupac. A Rose That Grew From Concrete (150). New York, NY:Simon and Schuster Inc, 1999.
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