This poem by John Reinhart is about an unusual character who will stop at nothing to find love. Illustration by Sam Dunn

I tried inverting

tried changing my skin

grew scales

grew limbs

removed the tail

tucked back tentacles

stuck my eyes to my head

opaqued my outer layer

groomed toenails

moved to a marsh nearer to her

even ate her boyfriend

wore his clothes

to no avail

 

This poem was published in The Romance Issue of Popshot Magazine

To ensure that you never miss a future issue of the print magazine, subscribe from just £24 for 4 issues.