Lunch Poems
(Author) Frank O'HaraImportant poems by the late New York poet published in The New American Poetry, Evergreen Review, Floating Bear and stranger places. Often this poet, strolling through the noisy splintered glare of a Manhattan noon, has paused at a sample Olivetti...
Frank O'Hara
Frank O'Hara was an American poet, art critic, and curator associated with the New York School of poets. Known for his witty and conversational style, O'Hara's poetry often celebrated the beauty of everyday life and urban experience. Some of his most notable works include "Lunch Poems" and "Meditations in an Emergency." O'Hara's contributions to literature include his experimental use of language and his blending of art and poetry. His work has had a significant impact on the genre of poetry, influencing generations of poets. One of his most famous poems is "The Day Lady Died," a poignant reflection on the death of Billie Holiday.