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

2. A voice amongst the pain

3. Ponder that thought…

4. Dark stuff

5. Deep in our fantasies

6. Only looking for friends

7. Losing it all

8. Freedom!

9. The question

10. Dichotomy

11. A vicious cycle

12. Who is the monster?

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