Juno
Is she the only proponent of monogamous fidelity?
Subjugation of heterosexual liberties
that men may know their offspring?
That DNA lineages be assured
and incestuous in-breeding kept at bay?
Who invented her exclusive role?
Did she, at the tail-end
of matriarchal precedence
freely opt for this -
using alpha-male muscle and brawn
as biological evidence
and advance intimations
of her own hidden powers?
Or the desire for a committed relationship with mature tantric,
proprietary and security benefits?
She settles for a second-hand,
behind-the-scenes role;
a partnership of convenience,
on behalf of company, status
and the safe way to ensure her children’s interests.
Whata scoop for Man -
missing his celebate mothering,
to find a mate, whore, cook, co-parent, consort and back-up
all in one
at the cost of an oath.
Also, a potential domestic foe,
tyrant and warder.
Someone to answer to, mollify
and manipulate - or resent.
Juno! a martyr or despot queen!
Look to that degree in the sky
where she reigns
in every child born of man,
commanding her royal mandate
or obsequious rule of thumb.
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