Divakaruni's Muse
This is Juno
bald-elbowed, stubby-tailed
goddess of our household
and occasional benevolent dictator.
She keeps vigil by my desk as I write.
When I am mired in writer’s block
I rub her belly.
P.S. We met at the Houston SPCA animal shelter.
If you’re considering getting your own muse, do check out your local SPCA.
