Neighbors By David Allan Evans: Poem Analysis

This is a brief poem titled “Neighbors.” It may brief, but there is a deeper message than can be found in between the lines. This poem was found online, and was created by David Allan Evans, who is a well-known poet. It is a little excerpt that describes a strange wife and husband doing a normal task, but adding a strange twist to it. It talks about their demeanor, and their strange actions. This poem seems to be a reflection on the author’s real life neighbors, which adds a strange twist to the poem. One of the most interesting things about this poem was the way the poem is broken up. It is broken up in 2-3 phrases per stanza to emphasize a certain point in each one. The poem opens up with the lines “They live alone/ together” (Evans 1-2).