New York School poet Frank

OHARA

This avant-garde writer was known for his "I do this, I do that" poems and close ties to abstract expressionist painters in 1950s Manhattan.

This clue refers to Frank O’Hara, a key figure in the New York School of poetry—a mid-20th-century movement known for its urban, experimental style. The answer "OHARA" is simply his last name, with no wordplay or hidden tricks involved. If you’re familiar with modern poetry, his name might ring a bell from works like Lunch Poems or The Day Lady Died. For crossword solvers, it’s a straightforward fill once you recognize the reference.