Gardinier is above all a poet whose language and images are completely integrated so that, in Keats's words, every rift is laden with ore. --Adrienne Rich Praise for Suzanne Gardinier's previous work: A great poem of this end of our century. It is masterfully structured in recurring themes and voices which build on and off each other. Gardinier is above all a poet whose language and images are completely integrated so that in Keats's words, every rift is laden with ore. I found this a thrilling poem to read. --Adrienne Rich