Frank O'Hara's Lunch Poems is a collection of accessible, energetic poems capturing the spontaneity and joy of everyday life in 1950s New York City. Through casual language and vivid imagery, O'Hara celebrates friendship, art, and the beauty found in ordinary moments. The collection becomes a manifesto for poetry that refuses to be serious or distant, proving that the most important subjects are often the ones we overlook.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because O'Hara understood that poetry doesn't have to be difficult to be important. These poems remind us that the best art celebrates life as it's actually lived, and that paying attention to lunch and friends is a radical act.

DETAILS: • Author: Frank O'Hara • Publisher: City Lights Books • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: April 1, 1964 • ISBN: 9780872860353 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days