H.P.L. - Clark Ashton Smith
06 September 2024

H.P.L. - Clark Ashton Smith

Los cuentos de la oscuridad
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Outside the time-dimension, and outside


The ever-changing spheres and shifting spaces -


Though the mad planet and its wrangling races


This moment be destroyed - he shall abide


And on immortal quests and errands ride


In cryptic service to the kings of Pnath,


Herald or spy, on the many-spangled path


With gulfs below, with muffled gods for guide.




Some echo of his voice, some vanished word


Follows the light with equal speed, and spans


The star-set limits of the universe,


Returning and returning, to be heard


When all the present worlds and spheres disperse,


In other Spicas, other Aldebarans.