Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.

### Instruction:
Explain the language used in this poem

### Input:
The stars went out one by one

### Response:
The language used in this poem is deliberately simple and direct, emphasizing the idea of loss and darkness. The imagery of the stars going out one by one in a sparkling night sky is evocative and haunting.