A deathbed promise from one writer to another

Writer Donald Evans at his home in Oak Park. He’s the co-editor of “Wherever I’m At: An Anthology of Chicago Poetry.” The book, launching Monday, is a collaboration with Evans’ friend and fellow writer, the late Robin Metz. (Brian Rich/Sun-Times)

Donald Evans met Robin Metz in 2008 when they were among a half-dozen writers invited to share their work at a River North bookstore reading.

No one showed up to listen.