The crossword solution for the term DARK TIMES, TO POETS is EENS, which stands for 'elegy, eulogy, and nocturne'. An elegy is a poem that expresses sorrow or lamentation, often for someone who has died. A eulogy is a speech or writing in praise of a person or thing, usually one that has recently died. A nocturne is a poem or other work of art that deals with the night or night-time. All three of these poetic forms are often used to express the feelings of sadness and despair associated with dark times.