ex oblivione by hp lovecraft

trying to communicate the ultimate subjective experience, dreams, is a worthy goal. to that end, I reproduce here a short story by hp lovecraft, which has entered the public domain. for more of these please visit hplovecraft.com. previously on plantimals.org: dagon

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ex oblivione by h.p. lovecraft – from the public domain

When the last days were upon me, and the ugly trifles of existence began to drive me to madness like the small drops of water that torturers let fall ceaselessly upon one spot of their victim’s body, I loved the irradiate refuge of sleep. In my dreams I found a little of the beauty I had vainly sought in life, and wandered through old gardens and enchanted woods.