Thursday, August 30, 2012
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Post the "Jada" poem response here. Don't forget to include a works cited at the end and an intext parenthetical in the narrative itself where applicable.
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Sarrak Seun
Professor Sabir
English 201A/B
August 30th, 2012
Reflect on “Jada” –Tupac
This is an enlightening poem about life by famous rapper Tupac Shakur at the early age during his teens 17-18, during 1988-89. Tupac expresses his feelings toward Jada Pinkett with this poem and was inspired and about her, that is where the title is significant. Which gives readers the idea that Tupac and Jada may have been romantically involved or have been but for reasons to be further understood could not continue. Tupac and Jada’s relationship ultimately turned into a “best-friend” relationship which could also be known as a bond so strong that they consider themselves siblings.
Professor Sabir
English 201A/B
August 30th, 2012
Reflect on “Jada” –Tupac
This is an enlightening poem about life by famous rapper Tupac Shakur at the early age during his teens 17-18, during 1988-89. Tupac expresses his feelings toward Jada Pinkett with this poem and was inspired and about her, that is where the title is significant. Which gives readers the idea that Tupac and Jada may have been romantically involved or have been but for reasons to be further understood could not continue. Tupac and Jada’s relationship ultimately turned into a “best-friend” relationship which could also be known as a bond so strong that they consider themselves siblings.
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Stephanie Hopkins
Professor Sabir
English 201A
30 August 2012
Tupac Shakur “Jada”
The beginning of the poem sounds very intimate. Sounds like he is writing or talking to someone he is in a relationship with. As I read along, I learn that he has a great respect for Jada, not only as a person, but as a black woman. You learn how close they were as friends and how much there friendship meant to him. Shakur, Tupac, “Jada”. The Rose that Grew from Concrete- New York: MTV/ Pocket Hardcover print tins, 199.89 prints.
Professor Sabir
English 201A
30 August 2012
Tupac Shakur “Jada”
The beginning of the poem sounds very intimate. Sounds like he is writing or talking to someone he is in a relationship with. As I read along, I learn that he has a great respect for Jada, not only as a person, but as a black woman. You learn how close they were as friends and how much there friendship meant to him. Shakur, Tupac, “Jada”. The Rose that Grew from Concrete- New York: MTV/ Pocket Hardcover print tins, 199.89 prints.
Latasha Smith
Professor Sabir
English 201A
August 30, 2012
Jada Response
“I worry that we will grow apart and I’ll end up losing u” (Line 7, 89). Reading this line made me feel like she was an important part of his life; she was that special person that he never wanted to be without. From reading this she brought out this love in him, that no one had the ability to bring to the surface.
Professor Sabir
English 201A
August 30, 2012
Jada Response
“I worry that we will grow apart and I’ll end up losing u” (Line 7, 89). Reading this line made me feel like she was an important part of his life; she was that special person that he never wanted to be without. From reading this she brought out this love in him, that no one had the ability to bring to the surface.
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Jessica Howard
English 201B
Professor Wanda Sabir
30 August 2012
Response to “Jada”
The poem “Jada” was extremely touching. Tupac and Jada’s relationship sounded like a romance from a very romantic movie. Tupac states that, “When I think of what a black woman should be it’s you that I think of.” (Line 3, 89) That right there is such a powerful statement. The quote showed that he viewed Jada as the ideal black woman; if that’s not love then I don’t know what is. Tupac and Jada’s relationship seemed to be very strong. That was the kind of relationship that would have lasted a lifetime. I really enjoyed Tupac’s “Jada” poem!
English 201B
Professor Wanda Sabir
30 August 2012
Response to “Jada”
The poem “Jada” was extremely touching. Tupac and Jada’s relationship sounded like a romance from a very romantic movie. Tupac states that, “When I think of what a black woman should be it’s you that I think of.” (Line 3, 89) That right there is such a powerful statement. The quote showed that he viewed Jada as the ideal black woman; if that’s not love then I don’t know what is. Tupac and Jada’s relationship seemed to be very strong. That was the kind of relationship that would have lasted a lifetime. I really enjoyed Tupac’s “Jada” poem!
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Jorge A. Rodriguez
Professor Sabir
English201A
30 August 2012
Tupac Shakur his entire life has always been a deep and expressive person he never was scared to say what was on his mind and that’s why people admire him even today. The poem is great example of how he says what he feels and most people cant do that and that’s why he is even today a remodel and influential figure. Based off the poem Tupac and Jada were very close and had a special relationship and that could be said because he states that he is afraid that him and Jada will grow apart. Overall Tupac is a great poet and person.
Shakur, Tupac, “Jada” The Rose That Grew from Concrete New York: MTV/Pocket hardcover, printing 1999.89. Print.
Professor Sabir
English201A
30 August 2012
Tupac Shakur his entire life has always been a deep and expressive person he never was scared to say what was on his mind and that’s why people admire him even today. The poem is great example of how he says what he feels and most people cant do that and that’s why he is even today a remodel and influential figure. Based off the poem Tupac and Jada were very close and had a special relationship and that could be said because he states that he is afraid that him and Jada will grow apart. Overall Tupac is a great poet and person.
Shakur, Tupac, “Jada” The Rose That Grew from Concrete New York: MTV/Pocket hardcover, printing 1999.89. Print.
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Tova Solomon
Professor Sabir
English 201A
August 30, 2012
Jada by Tupac Shakur Freewrite
I don’t understand why he used one-character for abbreviations for “you,” “are,” and a few other words as well. He also used only lowercase letters, which makes it seem like the poem is pure, unedited thought. The vocabulary he uses has the opposite effect of the lowercase letters, they make it seem like Tupac put a lot of effort into choosing these specific words. It is clear that Tupac compares all others to Jada, that she is his definition of love, and he is justified in his fear that he might lose her because although Tupac puts Jada on a pedestal, he still knows that she is human and irreplaceable.
Works Cited
Shakur, Tupac. “Jada” The Rose that Grew From Concrete New York: MTV/pocket Hardcover printing. 1999.89 Print.
Professor Sabir
English 201A
August 30, 2012
Jada by Tupac Shakur Freewrite
I don’t understand why he used one-character for abbreviations for “you,” “are,” and a few other words as well. He also used only lowercase letters, which makes it seem like the poem is pure, unedited thought. The vocabulary he uses has the opposite effect of the lowercase letters, they make it seem like Tupac put a lot of effort into choosing these specific words. It is clear that Tupac compares all others to Jada, that she is his definition of love, and he is justified in his fear that he might lose her because although Tupac puts Jada on a pedestal, he still knows that she is human and irreplaceable.
Works Cited
Shakur, Tupac. “Jada” The Rose that Grew From Concrete New York: MTV/pocket Hardcover printing. 1999.89 Print.
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Caroline Lee
Professor Sabir
English 201A
30 Aug 2012
“The foundation of my conception of love” shows that there is about a true love between the author’s and the one who is important in his life. He could never forget what graceful and joyful things that the black woman has brought to him. “I worry that we’ll grow apart and I’ll end up losing u.” shows that they may now in a different situation and it may occurs some changes in their life. Yet, the author still what this stay with this wonderful girl.
Shakur, Tupac, “Jada” The Rose That Grew from Concrete New York: MTV/Pocket hardcover, printing 1999.89. Print.
Professor Sabir
English 201A
30 Aug 2012
“The foundation of my conception of love” shows that there is about a true love between the author’s and the one who is important in his life. He could never forget what graceful and joyful things that the black woman has brought to him. “I worry that we’ll grow apart and I’ll end up losing u.” shows that they may now in a different situation and it may occurs some changes in their life. Yet, the author still what this stay with this wonderful girl.
Shakur, Tupac, “Jada” The Rose That Grew from Concrete New York: MTV/Pocket hardcover, printing 1999.89. Print.
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Shuluo Fu
Professor: Sabir
English 201A
August 30, 2012
The response of Jada
To be honest, this is an amazing poem because it performs a real value between the friendship and love to its audiences. Meanwhile, I am very impressed with two Sentences so much ,that is "the foundation of my conception of love" and "a friend i could never replace". This frist sentence is expressed the truth love by the poet who seems that will be say "goodbye" to his/her sweetheart. The poet love his/her wife so much, even cannot image a life without her/his. However, he/she are going to lose her/him. It is so sad!!
On the other hand, I cannot understand why poet write the second sentence like this: a friend. Maybe this is only comfort left in his/her heart. Anyway, this is absolutely romantic and sad poem.
Works CitedShakur, Tupac. “Jada” The Rose that Grew From Concrete New York: MTV/pocket Hardcover printing. 1999.89 Print.
Professor: Sabir
English 201A
August 30, 2012
The response of Jada
To be honest, this is an amazing poem because it performs a real value between the friendship and love to its audiences. Meanwhile, I am very impressed with two Sentences so much ,that is "the foundation of my conception of love" and "a friend i could never replace". This frist sentence is expressed the truth love by the poet who seems that will be say "goodbye" to his/her sweetheart. The poet love his/her wife so much, even cannot image a life without her/his. However, he/she are going to lose her/him. It is so sad!!
On the other hand, I cannot understand why poet write the second sentence like this: a friend. Maybe this is only comfort left in his/her heart. Anyway, this is absolutely romantic and sad poem.
Works CitedShakur, Tupac. “Jada” The Rose that Grew From Concrete New York: MTV/pocket Hardcover printing. 1999.89 Print.
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Janai Lewis
Professor Sabir
English 201B
30 August 2012
In the poem it is obvious that Tupac Shakur’s love for Jada is deep beyond measures. Tupac Shakur speaks about Jada as a queen, someone who he adores, and cherish in his life. His love for her is very descriptive, and detailed. As I read each line its as if I can visualize every word that he describes as her characteristics. Their bond seems very tight and unbreakable, but a normal instinct that we as humans have is the thought of losing someone who we love and have a huge impact in our lives. Tupac shares the fear losing her “I worry that we will grow apart and I’ll end up losing you”(line 7, 89) He not only views her as the conception of love, but also what he thinks of what a black woman should be which is very touching. I’m not sure if Jada is his first love, but the way he speaks about her is the impression that I got.
Shakur, Tupac, “Jada” The Rose That Grew from Concrete New York: MTV/Pocket hardcover, printing 1999.89. Print.
Professor Sabir
English 201B
30 August 2012
In the poem it is obvious that Tupac Shakur’s love for Jada is deep beyond measures. Tupac Shakur speaks about Jada as a queen, someone who he adores, and cherish in his life. His love for her is very descriptive, and detailed. As I read each line its as if I can visualize every word that he describes as her characteristics. Their bond seems very tight and unbreakable, but a normal instinct that we as humans have is the thought of losing someone who we love and have a huge impact in our lives. Tupac shares the fear losing her “I worry that we will grow apart and I’ll end up losing you”(line 7, 89) He not only views her as the conception of love, but also what he thinks of what a black woman should be which is very touching. I’m not sure if Jada is his first love, but the way he speaks about her is the impression that I got.
Shakur, Tupac, “Jada” The Rose That Grew from Concrete New York: MTV/Pocket hardcover, printing 1999.89. Print.
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Jamon Barfield
Professor Sabir
English 201A
August 30, 2012
Tupac Shakur “Jada”
I always knew tupac was a poet but that poem “Jade” took it to the next level. “U will never fully understand how deeply my heart feels 4 u I worry that we'll grow apart and i'll end up losing u”. When you’re in love words can’t describe how you really feel for that person. The only thing you really do were about when it comes to love is growing apart and losing that person. If jade didn’t know how he felt about her she does now. His words are straight forward and very strong.
Works CitedShakur, Tupac. “Jada” The Rose that Grew From Concrete New York: MTV/pocket Hardcover printing. 1999.89 Print.
Professor Sabir
English 201A
August 30, 2012
Tupac Shakur “Jada”
I always knew tupac was a poet but that poem “Jade” took it to the next level. “U will never fully understand how deeply my heart feels 4 u I worry that we'll grow apart and i'll end up losing u”. When you’re in love words can’t describe how you really feel for that person. The only thing you really do were about when it comes to love is growing apart and losing that person. If jade didn’t know how he felt about her she does now. His words are straight forward and very strong.
Works CitedShakur, Tupac. “Jada” The Rose that Grew From Concrete New York: MTV/pocket Hardcover printing. 1999.89 Print.
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Jamon Barfield
Professor Sabir
English 201B
August 30, 2012
Tupac Shakur “Jada”
I always knew tupac was a poet but that poem “Jade” took it to the next level. “U will never fully understand how deeply my heart feels 4 u I worry that we'll grow apart and i'll end up losing u”. When you’re in love words can’t describe how you really feel for that person. The only thing you really do were about when it comes to love is growing apart and losing that person. If jade didn’t know how he felt about her she does now. His words are straight forward and very strong.
Works CitedShakur, Tupac. “Jada” The Rose that Grew From Concrete New York: MTV/pocket Hardcover printing. 1999.89 Print.
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Professor Sabir
English 201B
August 30, 2012
Tupac Shakur “Jada”
I always knew tupac was a poet but that poem “Jade” took it to the next level. “U will never fully understand how deeply my heart feels 4 u I worry that we'll grow apart and i'll end up losing u”. When you’re in love words can’t describe how you really feel for that person. The only thing you really do were about when it comes to love is growing apart and losing that person. If jade didn’t know how he felt about her she does now. His words are straight forward and very strong.
Works CitedShakur, Tupac. “Jada” The Rose that Grew From Concrete New York: MTV/pocket Hardcover printing. 1999.89 Print.
REVISED ONE
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Stephanie Berrospe
English 1A 11-11:50
Professor Ssabir
August 30, 2012
Tupac Shakur shared this poem from the heart to jadah, his love. He wrote “u R my Heart in Human Form” (Shakur, Line 5, 89). From this quote we can see and picture his love for this woman. He depicted her as something so necessary, the heart, as being human and present. It really shows that she owns his heart.
Works Cited
Shakur, Tupac. "Jada." The Rose That Grew from Concrete. New York: First MTV Book/Pocket Book hardcover printing, 1999. 89.
English 1A 11-11:50
Professor Ssabir
August 30, 2012
Tupac Shakur shared this poem from the heart to jadah, his love. He wrote “u R my Heart in Human Form” (Shakur, Line 5, 89). From this quote we can see and picture his love for this woman. He depicted her as something so necessary, the heart, as being human and present. It really shows that she owns his heart.
Works Cited
Shakur, Tupac. "Jada." The Rose That Grew from Concrete. New York: First MTV Book/Pocket Book hardcover printing, 1999. 89.
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Aden Hagos
Professor Sabir
English 201A
30 August 2012
Free Write: "Jada" by Tupac Amaru Shakur
I think Jada and Tupac’s relationship was very close judging by the poem “Jada” he wrote about her. Tupac had mad love for Jada and he explained the love he had for her as being very intense without intimacy. He loved Jada so much that he had a fear of growing apart and losing her without her knowing of how deep his love was for her. He explains that she doesn’t have to do much for his love because she does “it all with regal grace”. He also explains that Jada is a friend that he could never replace. He loved Jada so much that he will never forget her. He explains that without Jada he couldn’t grasp the concept of love because she was apart of his heart. He turns her into a role model in this poem by stating “when I think of what a black woman should be /its u that I first think of”. It’s as if he cannot keep his mind off of Jada.
Professor Sabir
English 201A
30 August 2012
Free Write: "Jada" by Tupac Amaru Shakur
I think Jada and Tupac’s relationship was very close judging by the poem “Jada” he wrote about her. Tupac had mad love for Jada and he explained the love he had for her as being very intense without intimacy. He loved Jada so much that he had a fear of growing apart and losing her without her knowing of how deep his love was for her. He explains that she doesn’t have to do much for his love because she does “it all with regal grace”. He also explains that Jada is a friend that he could never replace. He loved Jada so much that he will never forget her. He explains that without Jada he couldn’t grasp the concept of love because she was apart of his heart. He turns her into a role model in this poem by stating “when I think of what a black woman should be /its u that I first think of”. It’s as if he cannot keep his mind off of Jada.
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Ping Johnson
Professor Sabir
English 201A
Sept 2,2012
Response to "Jada"
It is a great romantic poem deeply expressed Author Tupac's strong feeling towards Jada and their inspirational friendship.The words "The foundation for my conception of love" to me, Jada is his idol, the one that could never replace. Tupac and Jada had a love and friendship that a lot of people are keening to experience in their life.
Professor Sabir
English 201A
Sept 2,2012
Response to "Jada"
It is a great romantic poem deeply expressed Author Tupac's strong feeling towards Jada and their inspirational friendship.The words "The foundation for my conception of love" to me, Jada is his idol, the one that could never replace. Tupac and Jada had a love and friendship that a lot of people are keening to experience in their life.
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Amanda Lara
Professor sabir
English 1a
8:00am-8:50 am
Sept. 3, 2012
"Jada"
Tupac's poem "Jada" is a short but meaningful poem. He expresses his feelings of what she meant to him as the omega in his heart In line 1. My favorite part of the poem is when he said "I worry that we will grow apart and I'll end up losing you" ( line 7 pg. 89). Many people can relate to this quote and it's be of the biggest fears of two best friends dating. That's what Tupac' and Jade where, best friends. This poem is also a different side of Tupac, especially since many thought he was disrespectful to women.
Shakur, Tupac. "Jada." The Rose That Grew from Concrete. New York: First MTV Book/Pocket Book hardcover printing, 1999. 89.
Professor sabir
English 1a
8:00am-8:50 am
Sept. 3, 2012
"Jada"
Tupac's poem "Jada" is a short but meaningful poem. He expresses his feelings of what she meant to him as the omega in his heart In line 1. My favorite part of the poem is when he said "I worry that we will grow apart and I'll end up losing you" ( line 7 pg. 89). Many people can relate to this quote and it's be of the biggest fears of two best friends dating. That's what Tupac' and Jade where, best friends. This poem is also a different side of Tupac, especially since many thought he was disrespectful to women.
Shakur, Tupac. "Jada." The Rose That Grew from Concrete. New York: First MTV Book/Pocket Book hardcover printing, 1999. 89.
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Nicole Rodriguez
Professor Sabir
English 201A
4 August 2012
Free write on Tupac Shakur "Jada"
The first sentence of the poem “U R the Omega of my heart” sets the tone for the whole poem. The way he words this poem it sounds like she has taught him the meaning of love and how to feel love. Their love goes deeper than physical form. They have an emotional and mental connection that carries into a more friendship relationship level. No women will ever replace her or make him forget all she has made him feel.
Shakur, Tupac, “Jada” The Rose that grew From Concrete: New York, NY. MTV/Books/Pocket Books trade paperback edition February 2009.
Professor Sabir
English 201A
4 August 2012
Free write on Tupac Shakur "Jada"
The first sentence of the poem “U R the Omega of my heart” sets the tone for the whole poem. The way he words this poem it sounds like she has taught him the meaning of love and how to feel love. Their love goes deeper than physical form. They have an emotional and mental connection that carries into a more friendship relationship level. No women will ever replace her or make him forget all she has made him feel.
Shakur, Tupac, “Jada” The Rose that grew From Concrete: New York, NY. MTV/Books/Pocket Books trade paperback edition February 2009.
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Makonnen Richardson
Professor Sabir
English 1A
September 3,2012
Reflection on "Jada" -Tupac
Tupac is conveying intimately how she "Jada Pinkett" embodies fully what a woman is supposed to be. Mentioning that she brings him to climax without sex defines how his depth in emotions for her surpasses the physical incentives, which unfortunately are common for men in general. Effortlessly is her grace because its in her nature, her essence symbolizes Tupacs heart in bodily form. As if two souls perfectly intertwined, describing his better half.
Shakur, Tupac, “Jada” The Rose That Grew from Concrete New York: MTV/Pocket hardcover, printing 1999.89. Print.
Professor Sabir
English 1A
September 3,2012
Reflection on "Jada" -Tupac
Tupac is conveying intimately how she "Jada Pinkett" embodies fully what a woman is supposed to be. Mentioning that she brings him to climax without sex defines how his depth in emotions for her surpasses the physical incentives, which unfortunately are common for men in general. Effortlessly is her grace because its in her nature, her essence symbolizes Tupacs heart in bodily form. As if two souls perfectly intertwined, describing his better half.
Shakur, Tupac, “Jada” The Rose That Grew from Concrete New York: MTV/Pocket hardcover, printing 1999.89. Print.
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Misheelt Purvee
Professor Sabir
English 201A
August 30/ 2012
JADA RESPONSE
This poem has deep meaning of love and fear of losing her. “u R my heart in Human Form, a Friend I could never replace” He is saying that he will never find a person like her again. This person must been his true love. “When I think of a what Black women should be its u that I first think of.” This indicates that this lady was brave and strong. Maybe it was her personality was perfect for Tupac Shakur. That is why he think of her when he thinks of Black women should be.
Works Cited
Shakur, Tupac. “Jada” The Rose that Grew from concrete. New York: MTV/ Pocket Hard Cover printing, 199,89. Print.
Professor Sabir
English 201A
August 30/ 2012
JADA RESPONSE
This poem has deep meaning of love and fear of losing her. “u R my heart in Human Form, a Friend I could never replace” He is saying that he will never find a person like her again. This person must been his true love. “When I think of a what Black women should be its u that I first think of.” This indicates that this lady was brave and strong. Maybe it was her personality was perfect for Tupac Shakur. That is why he think of her when he thinks of Black women should be.
Works Cited
Shakur, Tupac. “Jada” The Rose that Grew from concrete. New York: MTV/ Pocket Hard Cover printing, 199,89. Print.
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Elijah Benton
Professor Sabir
English 201b
30 August 2012
Tupacs Love
Everyone has, as Tupac said in the poem “a Friend I could never replace”. And Jada was his. To be so young and to know the true feeling of love and to explain it, in my opinion, is just about impossible. But a true woman, as Jada was to Pac, will always be realized by a true man. He found love without sex, and happiness without fear. Tupac found true love.
Work Cited
Shakur, Tupac. “Jada”. The Rose That Grew From The Concrete.- New York:
MTV/Pocket Hardcover prints, 1999. 80. Print.
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Professor Sabir
English 201b
30 August 2012
Tupacs Love
Everyone has, as Tupac said in the poem “a Friend I could never replace”. And Jada was his. To be so young and to know the true feeling of love and to explain it, in my opinion, is just about impossible. But a true woman, as Jada was to Pac, will always be realized by a true man. He found love without sex, and happiness without fear. Tupac found true love.
Work Cited
Shakur, Tupac. “Jada”. The Rose That Grew From The Concrete.- New York:
MTV/Pocket Hardcover prints, 1999. 80. Print.
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