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the u’tlun’ta, or spearfinger

December 31, 2023
By MS_Blues SILVER, Tracy, California
MS_Blues SILVER, Tracy, California
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Favorite Quote:
"The progress of an artist is a continual self-sacrifice, a continual extinction of personality."
- T.S. Eliot


the u’tlun’ta is a diabolical dame.

never walk whiteside, a thunder mountain, alone,

because then you’ll see the lady made of stone.


she is a revolting sight!

her mouth is stained with the blood of livers she consumes!

a spear shapes her right forefinger,

which she’ll cut you with if you dare to intrude!


she sings a song with her raven friend,

“uwe la na tsiku. su sa sai.

liver, i eat it. su sa sai.

uwe la na tsiku. su sa sai.”


and even though she has died,

she still lives, reincarnated –


so watch out, traveler,

because the diabolical dame knows how to deceive,

and if you’re one who has no mind,

your liver will be the next one she eats!


The author's comments:

M.S. Blues is a multiracial, queer, and versatile writer. Her work revolves around the darker pieces of humanity society tends to neglect. She has been published over 42 times. She currently resides in California, and serves as an editor to The Amazine, Adolescence Magazine, and The Kaleidoscope. Her Instagram handle is @m.s.blues_


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