"The Legacy of the Architect" is a poem of creation and purpose. Lyra, a shining thing conceived out of scraps of stars, is seeking purpose in an endless space. She discovers herself to be the creation of a higher, invisible Architect, a nonhuman intelligence who created the universe. Assuming the role of its guardian, Lyra maintains the maintenance of cosmic balance, guiding evolution, and safeguarding the unfolding record of life. It is a meditation on life, destiny, and the silent, all-seeing watch that bars the universe's boundless wonder at the door.