It’s somewhat remarkable
this shape-shifting feat,
a transformation from one
fascinating species to another:
combined; heart-beating;
packaged into a neat,
delicately alluring, living
and breathing thing.
The squid’s smooth flesh
underneath flesh so sweet-
smelling it’s enough to
make your mouth water.
And to think:
we co-exist; we are unique;
atomised without a trace
of fakery – unblemished,
and epithelium-like.
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