Angel with a Six-Pack

There are many kinds of angels. Seraphim and Cherubim are closest to the throne of God, while Archangels and Guardians are closest to man. Throughout the Christendom angels are depicted according to culture.

For example, angels in Abyssinian iconography look like Ethiopians/Eritreans even when Mary and Jesus look Middle Eastern. Cherubim, on the other hand, are more abstract.

I came across these Guardian Angel posters in the Catholic Child catalog. It depicts a buff angel sitting by a sleeping child. At first I laughed, but then I realized that it follows the tradition of depicting angels according to the cultural ideal of strength. And it inspired this poem:
Little cherub
fat baby with
hummingbird wings
flutter about the Throne
singing to God
Sanctus Sanctus Sanctus

My Guardian Angel
with bulging biceps
six-pack abs and
flaming sword
watches over me

How'd you get so buff?
Divine design?
Lord's Gym workout?
Probably from daily reps
of keeping me out of trouble
out of danger

Why don't I ask
for your help
every time I'm tempted
every time trouble comes?

Hodie illumina
custodi rege
et guberna!
Yes, rule and guide
be at my side
and kick demon butt!