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1 year ago

“loon” means “salt”

Loon Means Salt
illustration of a loon's reflection in the water as it clutches a minnow in its beak. its wing is partially unfurled as it steadies itself, its eye staring straight back at the POV. droplets from catching the fish have scattered across the water, breaking the surface and causing distorting ripples. inside the largest ripple over the loon's back/lower abdomen, two more minnows can be seen circling each other in the water.

amt'aa - loon

i don't know if this is the actual etymology, but the sm'algya̱x word for loon seems to break down into "aam" (good) and "t'aa" (sit), which to me invokes the way they sit calmly on the water. i've been having a lot of gastro health issues the past few years; during the lowest point of it so far a couple months ago, i sketched this. i'm jealous of that kind of tranquility that the loon embodies, the peace of being able to partake in eating joyfully, hence the fish swimming in its abdominal area.

i finally had my gallbladder out last week which might not cure me completely but should solve a significant problem, at least. i hope i get to experience synchronicity with myself, my body, and the things i love to indulge in again soon

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