When he’s not terrorizing people and destroying their cities, did you know that Godzilla is actually a pretty sensitive creature?

It’s true!

So next time you see Godzilla emerge from the sea with that crazy look in his eye, remember that beneath that rough exterior is a poet with a heart of gold.

Here are some of the monster’s best haikus.

1. Absolute truth

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2. A voice amongst the pain

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3. Ponder that thought…

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4. Dark stuff

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5. Deep in our fantasies

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6. Only looking for friends

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7. Losing it all

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8. Freedom!

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9. The question

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10. Dichotomy

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11. A vicious cycle

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12. Who is the monster?

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Like  I said, a sensitive creature. Stay Gold, Godzilla.