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Lifeless Eyes of Ted Bundy

Lifeless were the eyes of infamous Ted Bundy
No remorse, all emotion had been doused
His gaze pierced my soul as I gave testimony
 
He maintained there’d been too much publicity
Four coeds attacked in a sorority house
Lifeless were the eyes of infamous Ted Bundy
 
This demon had the nerve to make a bogus plea
“Move my trial or there’ll be no justice,” he groused
His gaze pierced my soul as I gave testimony
 
To explain news coverage in Tallahassee
Reporters took the stand, court quiet as a mouse
Lifeless were the eyes of infamous Ted Bundy
 
I took the stand shaking, did not want him to see me
I was sweating so much, wet stains were on my blouse
His gaze pierced my soul as I gave testimony
 
It appeared his conscience was totally guilt-free
What kind of excuse could this death machine espouse
Lifeless were the eyes of infamous Ted Bundy
His gaze pierced my soul as I gave testimony 
 
*Entry for Catie’s “Villanelle Me” Contest
 
Note:  Serial Killer Ted Bundy successfully convinced the court he could not get a fair 
trial in Tallahassee because there had been too much pre-trial publicity surrounding 
his attacks on four Florida State University co-eds in their sorority house.  After 
Tallahassee reporters were required to testify, Bundy’s trial was moved to South 
Florida.  Bundy assaulted and murdered at least 30 young women, and possibly 
many more, in the states of Washington, Oregon, California, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, 
and Florida between 1974 and 1978. After more than a decade of denials he 
confessed to 30 homicides, but the true total remains unknown.


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  1. Date: 6/27/2011 7:52:00 AM

    Congratulations on your win in Catie's "Villanelle Me" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

  1. Date: 6/24/2011 2:16:00 PM

    Great write Carolyn really profound congrad's on your win. Light & Love

  1. Date: 6/24/2011 11:53:00 AM

    You did brilliant Carolyn, shall take pride in calling you my friend. this reminds me of a short story" case for the defence " by graham greene ,,where the killer had bulging blood shot eyes,rest was very similar. but this is true, you stood witnessing against him!! Admire your courage... Many Congrats on this excellent write and your win...This one is special.

  1. Date: 6/24/2011 6:30:00 AM

    Wow, realistic and amazing. Many congrats for this win.

  1. Date: 6/23/2011 7:54:00 PM

    I remember this one, Carolyn and how intriguing I found it to be! Congrats for the winners' list. it deserves to be on the list with all the others. Luv, Andrea

  1. Date: 6/23/2011 3:41:00 PM

    wow thanks you for the info, Carolyn. Did you really give testimony? That must have been tense to say the least. Imagine complaining of wanting justice and a fair trial after what he did ...justice? Fair?" Sheesh! You made great use out of this villanelle to bring it all to better light. So your poem was poetic, a win and educational..Congratulations .. lemme see I shall also confer upon you from my storehouse of treasures ... a gold star and lemme see... yes...three "atta girls"!

  1. Date: 6/23/2011 3:36:00 PM

    Congratulations on your win! Your title definitely peaked my interest and your poem didn't disappoint. Great job!

  1. Date: 6/23/2011 2:54:00 PM

    Many congrats on your win, my dear friend : ) What a horrid man

  1. Date: 6/23/2011 1:21:00 PM

    My congratulations on the win in the contest of catie, Carolyn

  1. Date: 5/25/2011 8:05:00 PM

    oh, my gosh, Carolyn.WEre you part of the trial? Or are you just putting yourself in the shoes of one of those women who testified? In any event, this is a really unique and powerful entry. Excellent idea for a villanelle.

  1. Date: 5/25/2011 12:13:00 PM

    No, don't buy a copy of Woman in Black - a copy's on its way to you : ) Thought I'd read this one again - kind of scary. I saw a film about this murderer - what an evil creep

  1. Date: 5/24/2011 5:06:00 PM

    Boy I hate to shut my eyes and dream if I were him, what demons must possess him? An unusual choice for the form wow! Light & Love

  1. Date: 5/21/2011 7:52:00 AM

    I need to hear more of this story...wow...well told in this difficult( for me) form...Love, BG

  1. Date: 5/19/2011 7:22:00 AM

    what a monster....sorry I have been slack about getting back to you...my puter has been on the fritz.

  1. Date: 5/19/2011 1:38:00 AM

    Carolyn, interestingly enough they had a program on Ted Bundy the other night on CI but I didn't actually get around to watch it.. Now I got to read about it in your own words, Good luck for the contest, love Wilma

  1. Date: 5/18/2011 4:40:00 PM

    Real Charmer, that guy huh? What a different fellow. This one seems to be a personal account. Interesting. I am fascinated by these creeps. I study quite a bit on Serial Killers. Donald Harvey, The Angel of Death lived near me in Cincinnati and killed somewhere between 40-87 ppl in hospitals. Later, when I lived in Orlando, I was near Aileen Wuornos our First Lady of Serial. They follow me. lol. God, I hope not.

  1. Date: 5/18/2011 3:47:00 PM

    I wonder how Bundy managed to elude authorities for so long. It must have been frightening to see him in that courtroom. Good luck in the contest. Best to you, Diane

  1. Date: 5/18/2011 3:27:00 PM

    This is a chilling write, Carolyn. It sends shivers through me just thinking aboutyou being in the same room with a serial killer. Great poem for the contest. Love you. Dane Ann

  1. Date: 5/18/2011 8:44:00 AM

    Very powerful write, Carolyn. Wow, you really had to meet this awful man? Scary. I wish they would bring back the death penalty in this country, but I doubt if they ever will. I'm really struggling with this form - you make it look so easy! I had to laugh at your Pope comments LOL. Hope all went well today, love.

    Devonshire Avatar Carolyn Devonshire Date: 5/18/2011 3:17:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Yes, Jack. This is true. I tried not to look at Bundy while on the witness stand, but could feel his stare piercing through me.
  1. Date: 5/17/2011 7:39:00 PM

    ...by the way love, you have my #, give me a call anytime you wish, it's always a pleasure to talk with you Carolyn ;) much love, james

  1. Date: 5/17/2011 7:34:00 PM

    Though your write here of course is, highest in quality my dear dear freind,; just when I start to feel the horror ease, from my brother being killed by the serial killers Charles Ng and Leonard Lakes, up comes another reminder that Satan laughs again at me and Jehovah ! There is a book out called, "To die for",My brothers picture is in there, among the other souls who passed at their hands, His name is Clifford by the way, a handsome soul he was. Have a pleasant night Carolyn...much love, james

  1. Date: 5/17/2011 6:10:00 PM

    What a fantastic write on the real character and his deeds, carolyn

  1. Date: 5/17/2011 5:20:00 PM

    Excellent entry for the contest, and exceptionally written as per normal. I love praising your poetry Carolyn, why? because it's of the highest quality, as are others on this wonderful community. ( As for Bundy and many others who have deemed it their right to take a life, they are obliged to give theirs, if they are man or woman enough ) Good luck with this piece......:) smiles 4u

  1. Date: 5/17/2011 5:15:00 PM

    Very good Villanelle,Carolyn.Is this a true story happened to you?Best wishes.....

  1. Date: 5/17/2011 5:06:00 PM

    A neighbor comes in twice a day with coffee and mail. There are nurses, bath lady, housekeeper, social worker and spiritual advisor all coming in at different times. He has a call button now if he should fall. He also has his granddaughter coming several times a week, But no one has loved him as long as I have. Love, Joyce

  1. Date: 5/17/2011 5:04:00 PM

    A horrible, horrible man. And he looked so normal until you noticed those cold eyes. Well done Carolyn and good luck with this. One of his victims was from our little town of LaConner. I can't quite remember the details now but I believe she was away in school. I came home last night and left food and everything I could think of so he will get along. A neighbor brings him coffee and mail at two different times each daycontinued in next comment.

  1. Date: 5/17/2011 4:44:00 PM

    i rememember when he was put to death finally, he was one person who deserved to die for what he had done, but it took way to long for them to do it. this was a great piece you wrote, needed to be told for the younger people of today.

    Devonshire Avatar Carolyn Devonshire Date: 5/17/2011 4:50:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    James, I was always opposed to capital punishment, but this case was different. He was finally executed for the death of a 12-year-old Florida school girl, not the FSU co-eds. He was demonic; you could see it in his lifeless eyes. He scared the heck out of me just sitting in front of him.
  1. Date: 5/17/2011 4:33:00 PM

    An excellent and chilly poem you created here, dear Sis!!! I can't imagine how stressful your testimony must've been...to be face-to-face with a serial killer :( Great Villanelle - a winner in my book! Love, iolanda

  1. Date: 5/17/2011 4:09:00 PM

    This poem really brought to life that monster. Well written and powerful. ~Soulfire~

  1. Date: 5/17/2011 4:05:00 PM

    No one will really ever know how many he killed..He could have killed some who were runaways or living on the streets with none to really care...It is really scary to see someone who has those eyes that have that insane look..Reads like a winner to me..Good luck..Thanks for stopping by and the kind and sympathic comments on my work about Rocky..Princess is beside me resting after playing for awhile..Sara