Assasta Shakur

 

Assasta Shakur

I must read your autobiography 

 Soon…I need to learn about you 

And who you are as a black woman…

As a person….

Ignorant black folks say shit 

That doesn’t make sense to 

My brain…I won’t make your 

Death as a self hated statement…

Indeed I will respect you 

Even if you don’t know my name….

I will respect your legacy 

Your boldness….

Cos you’re somebody’s shero…

You stood on business….

And so I must honor your spirit….

This is why history is so important 

Why black panther had to fight the white supremacy 

Its government…

All you want our people to be free

From the chains, simple as that….

I don’t blame you, Assasta….

I want us to be free…

We never want our souls and minds 

To be on a lockdown…

We wanna feel our liberation, to 

Taste our own freedom song….

If I could meet you in person,

I would say thank you for your courage 

Thank you for your bravery

And I was glad you were safe 

After you provoked the government….

Maybe it’s possible 

Black girls who read about you 

Wanted to be just like you 

When they grow into full grown women 

And want to save their own people…

Want to own their weapons to protect 

Their own communities right next to the 

Strong black masculine men….

For the black girls who have compassion 

And humanity for the people who needs a voice…

Determine to make a difference in this world….

And to me, Assasta 

You still give them that 

Even black women has that inspiration 

As well….

I haven’t read your autobiography 

Yet, soon I will read and learn about 

Your golden soul….

You truly are beautiful….❣️💯✊🏿©️ Kai C. 9-29-25