Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Simply Poetry | 4:16 |
| A2 | Good Things Don't Last | 4:17 |
| A3 | Love HurtsRap – Def Jef, Kool G Rap |
4:45 |
| A4 | Of The Essence | 4:10 |
| A5 | Let It Move U | 5:15 |
| A6 | Forward Bound | 4:05 |
| A7 | There's A Fire [Interlude Poem] | 1:18 |
| B1 | Makin' Some Change | 3:34 |
| B2 | For Rhyme's Sake | 5:34 |
| B3 | A Love Poem | 4:25 |
| B4 | Lifeline | 4:00 |
| B5 | Don't Call Me | 2:50 |
| B6 | Best In Me | 3:54 |
| B7 | My People Are Dying [Interlude Poem] | 1:26 |
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 92168-2 | The Poetess | Simply Poetry (CD, Album) | Interscope Records, Atlantic | 7 92168-2 | US | 1992 |
| 7-92169-4 | The Poetess | Simply Poetry (Cass, Album) | Atlantic | 7-92169-4 | US | 1992 |
| 7 92168-2 | The Poetess | Simply Poetry (CD, Album, Lon) | Interscope Records, Atlantic | 7 92168-2 | US | 1992 |
