When the power goes out, we gather in the kitchen as if it is some ancient agreement. Someone finds candles. Someone opens the windows. Rain taps gently on the roof as a guest that is aware of our presence. And in the absence of the hum in the refrigerator, unless the television should be seen […]
Abraham Aondoana
Abraham Aondoana is a writer and poet. He is a recipient of Idembeka Creative Writing Workshop 2026. His poem was shortlisted for Interwoven Anthology 2025 (Renard Press). His work has appeared in Kalahari Review, San Pedro River Review, Mayari Literature, Zoetic Press, Temple in a City Journal, Underbelly Press, Flowers-of-the Field Journal, Genrepunk Magazine, Eye to the Telescope Journal of speculative poetry, and elsewhere.