a. m. dobles is on a never-ending quest to study life, from scientific explorations of its molecular and cellular underpinnings to observations of the strange and unwieldly interactions between humans. Catch more of her at www.amdobles.com.

a. m. dobles

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strings

you ask:
how do you maintain that,
your laughter and grace?
i reply:
i am empty
strings pulling on
my extremities
and the corners
of my lips