Five sentinels

And then there were the five who came into life
They appear to be the last sentinels of inner light
Amongst them were the bulls and the horned ram
Each had a role - as of teacher as well as student

They brought a rigor into life's meandering ways
When the source is beckoning, attention shall pay
When freedom is near, focus is needed for success
Otherwise the cup of victory shall be of bitterness

As the shackles of material attachments fall apart
The freed spirit comes out uncertain of timid heart
The sentinels stand all lined up on both sides of path
And the triumphant spirit runs with integrity intact

As the last light dawns on the horizons of infinity
Thanks are due to the five sentinels sent by divinity
As breaths continue to quicken and then fall off slow
A farewell is bid to the group, bereft of joy or sorrow