The article offers criticism of the poem "Sounding the Name: Sonnet # 1," by Robert Kroetch. It explores the structure and theme of the poem based on the insight of Wendy Lahey and Mary Mackenzie. Lahey remarks that the poem was cleverly written and gives her personal direction. Mackenzie contends that the poem tends to create an effect or make a point but notes that the structure is very choppy and may confuse lay reader.