Question

Thus Nature spake–The work was done How soon my Lucy’s race was run ! She died, and left to me This heath, this calm, and quiet scene; The memory of what has been, And never more will be.

Answer 1

Context: Lucy is a lovely creation of the poet’s imagination. She is the child of nature, sweet, innocent and heavenly. Nature has brought her up. She has made her a beautiful, attractive and young lady. 

Explanation: This is the last stanza of this poem. Nature’s work of educating Lucy was over. Nature brought her up into a beautiful maid but she died very soon. She deserted poet’s life because she was the only source of inspiration for him. She has left her memory only in the poet’s heart and she will never return.