A joke not destined for laughter;

lost to the ravages of time.                         

Death, Ruin, Destruction;

the ravages of time blowing in my window.

The valley of death;

is not as deep as it seems.

Around the table the knights have gathered;

debating on where they should meet.

Only fools jest on the eve of destruction;

kings drink merrily observing charades.

To rule the world;

is to have conquered the plains.