This might be one of the best throwback thursday’s ever…

Courtesy of Noisey, three handwritten poems by 17-year-old Tupac have surfaced. Pac’s first manager, Leila Steinberg, who is also a poet, is responsible for sharing these rare and handwritten pieces of writing before Pac’s rise to hip hop stardom. The three poems, ”Things That Make Hearts Break,” “Cupid’s Smile II” and “A Love Unspoken,” all allow us to catch a special glimpse of Pac. Indulge below.