The Angel of January
The angel of January teaches us to look
within, to take stock of ourselves and our lives.
The January angel keeps
us company as we ponder over those long,
cold winter nights,
Helping us to be honest with ourselves and to be patient at the same time.
Conveying the wisdom of an elder, the January angel takes our hand
as we seek to glean understanding from our lessons
from the past year.
With support such as this, we can give ourselves both
recognition and admonition in their turn.
With this help, we are able to chart a new course or alter our present one.
We seek and receive the companionship of the angel of January to warm us
through the winter of our introspection.