In Frank O? Hara?s Why I am Not a Painter O? Hara compares the art of painting to the art of poetry. The language in the poem is simple, informal, and downright hip. The poem is free form which adds to the poems unpretentious, casual feel. The reader conjures up images of O? Hara and Goldberg in an artist?s studio standing around talking about art and envision the art scene of the time. …showed first 75 words of 681 total…

…showed last 75 words of 681 total…his work being published yet he goes into great detail of the hard work that went into his poem. This may suggest that ?Oranges? is not worthy of publication? O?Hara isn?t a true artist like Goldberg. It may also suggest that it?s not the publication of the work that is important to him; it is feeling a sense of accomplishment when one finishes a piece of art that is the ultimate reward.