In the Depths of Solitude- Tupac Amaru Shakur

In The Depths of Solitude

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 comprising 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 perfect oppurtunity 2 learn and live twice as fast as those who accept simplicity Tupac Shakur

“In the Depths of Solitude” is a poem written by Tupac Shakur. It is written about himself for himself, as it states under the title, “In the depths of solitude/Dedicated 2 me.” It takes time to be able to comprehend this poem and it may be close to impossible for some to even grasp. This is one of my all time favorite poems because of how complex it really is and the fact that I can personally relate to it. Tupac explains how he is “in the depths of solitude/pondering my true goal/trying to find peace of mind/and still preserve my soul,” saying that it is hard to settle down and find peace while at the same time maintain your soul. That is where people often go wrong and because Tupac managed to do both, he had the luxury of never being lonely and being in a much deeper state of mind. There is a reason that the poem is called “In the Depths of Solitude” and not just “In Solitude.” Being in a state of solitude defines being alone, but being in the depths of solitude opens a door to a whole new world. Tupac took a very intricate idea and managed to fit it all in a sixteen-line poem that turned out remarkable.

This poem explains that how it is possible to be alone without creating boundaries and being isolated. This poem proves that being in a state of solitude means being alone, but being in the depths of solitude is where the minds of more complex individuals lie. Tupac explains how being in this state is often frustrating, but being too over demanding of others won’t better the situation. The first line “I exist in the depths of solitude/ pondering my true goal/trying 2 find peace of mind/and still preserve my soul,” is something many people can relate to. People often choose to be alone to try and figure out exactly what to do when they come across a difficult problem to solve. Tupac goes on to talk about his ideas and how they often clashed with others, stating “never compromising but sometimes risky,” meaning he never took the easy road and often disagreed with others. Often strong opinions tend to be overpowering but being too insistent of the world isn’t always fair. He tended to be hazardous with his ideas, there are things that others are blind to and Tupac realized that he was being importunate when stating in the poem, “and that is my only regret.” Tupac was in the depths of solitude because he didn’t accept effortlessness and was always “constantly yearning to be accepted/and from all receive respect.” He let his young heart and old soul work together in order to be in the depths of solitude rather than being lonely. There is a better place than being alone and that’s the depths of solitude. Taking experience and love for the world is just one step towards being in this mental state. Working hard to become a great person and making two personalities work together to create one exceptional person is Tupac’s idea of being in the depths of solitude.