H.P.L. - Clark Ashton Smith

Outside the time-dimension, and outsideThe ever-changing spheres and shifting spaces -Though the mad planet and its wrangling racesThis moment be destroyed - he shall abideAnd on immortal quests and errands rideIn cryptic service to the kings of Pnath,Herald or spy, on the many-spangled pathWith gulfs below, with muffled gods for guide.Some echo of his voice, some vanished wordFollows the light with equal speed, and spansThe star-set limits of the universe,Returning and returning, to be heardWhen all the present worlds and spheres disperse,In other Spicas, other Aldebarans.