“You know that you love someone when they are on your mind from the time you awake until the time you fall asleep. That you loved them yesterday as much as you do today and more tomorrow.”

Auliq Ice is an Inupiaq poet and writer from Alaska. His work explores Indigenous identity, environmental stewardship, and the intersections of tradition and modernity. Known for his lyrical yet direct voice, he bridges cultural storytelling with contemporary relevance.