Anyone who has lived life for a period of time will realise that it is a bundle of contradictions. We contradict ourselves most of the time, sometimes making a statement that supports one perspective while our actions reflect quite the opposite.

Reptilian oxymoron is thus how I would describe the Brachiosaurus. It is a bundle of contradictions, being the gentle giant that it is. Dinosaur lovers like myself acknowledge its strength and power, Yet, despite this, it is a picture of serenity. Many pictorial representations of this great beast are of it grazing idly by lakes.

And, like this magestic reptile, we too embrace diametric opposites quite a bit of the time. We can be calm one minute and explosive the next. We can party hard and be studious at once. We can be annoyed at our better halves and love them to no end as well.

That’s why understanding others, and even ourselves, can be a little tough. Enjoy these haiku verses, and the reptilian oxymoron that is the Brachiosaurus.

Slow, gentle giant

Awesome reptile of softbess

Humongous finesse

Calm, gentle giant

Herculean and delicate’

Tender and mighty.