Let me start by confessing I really like McGough and also by saying that reviewing poetry is difficult. Blazing fruit is the poet's own selection of his poems from 1967-1987. The volume showcases his political observations and witty commentary on love and relationships. This is not the quick gentle children's poet and the much-loved lyricist of Lily-the-Pink but a darker and more intimate contemporary writer. As collections often are, the pace is a little uneven and the style is quite variable but overall a recommended work especially for anyone looking to get a taste of Mersery Sound poetry without full immersion. ( )