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This reads as a meditation on what outlasts a person. It can be taken to mean that spoken words carry consequences, memory, and influence beyond the speaker, which gives language a moral weight. It lands in a moment when someone is choosing their words carefully, because it frames speech as something that can linger after the speaker is gone.
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Originally said in English.
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About Auliq Ice
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.
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