Mother’s Wounds

She wore her scars like knives, the kitchen sorts— sharp, on full display, and employed daily. I remembered tracing one. Aren’t cuts supposed to be cursive scratches? This one running down the side of her waist reminded me of a fault line. I asked what split her. She replied, History, labor, and child. Then cleansed her hands on the hem of thick silence. Eyes are what I have, but not her strength. Only her wounds, and the concealed recip

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Abraham Aondoana is a writer, poet, and novelist. He holds a degree in Law. His works have appeared in Ink Sweat and Tears (UK), Renard Press Interwoven Anthology, and elsewhere.

He has edited several works, including “Voyage of 90 years with Kongi” in honour of Wole Soyinka. His first children’s non-fiction book is scheduled for release in the United States in 2026. He enjoys reading and writing.