the word i most strongly associate with mckenzies poetry is integrity. i tried to think of an american equivalent (i dont mean one that has integrity, but one that gives me that feeling) and i came up with creeley; otherwheres theres celan; an email correspondent had the same thought, hopefully more from him soon ... also id like to say that i dont intend this discussion to be among just those who already write criticism, review books -- or even have published or write poetry -- anyone who reads poetry is welcome -- your thoughts are not merely interesting to me, but vital to the discussion ...