The darkness is sung to stars br as the troubadour calmly brings br the night into existence. br br Whispered mists fall from his br parted lips, leaving behind br a sullen coolness that chases warmth. br br Nimble fingers fling far and wide br the crystal stars causing a br shower of shattered and fractured light. br br The darkness slides across the sky br as the troubadour's eyes slowly close br showing gaudy color and heavy lashes. br br Tone on tone, and line on line br the darkness is sung - deep and dark, br showing the heart of the lonely clown. br br At last, the song is complete and the br stars abound - silence befalls the chilled br display as the troubadour sighs, then sleeps.