Carolyn Devonshire Poet Limerick

Death Row Blues

He’d spent nearly a decade on death row
Praying for appeals that were not bestowed
     Had a solid alibi
     One the courts would just not buy
A death sentence he’d have to undergo
 
DNA exam proved him no killer
But there’s a sad angle to this thriller
     Tests performed posthumously
     Executioners agree
Evidence came too late; what a chiller!
 


*For Miranda’s “Behind Bars Blues” contest

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Jack Horne June 21, 2011 at 12:59 PM Crikey, I didn't realise how many contest results I'd missed while co judging - please forgive hasty message - many congrats to you for all your recent wins, my friend : )

James Fraser June 21, 2011 at 11:35 AM Fine Limerick Carolyn. Many a wrong verdict has been handed down. Now that DNA technology has grown, hopefully all the Mounties get their men. Congratulations on your win :) smiles 4U

Carol Sunshine Brown June 21, 2011 at 10:02 AM Congratulations on your win in Randa's "Behind Bars Blues" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

Delysia Hendricks June 18, 2011 at 8:02 PM I'm hoping this is a work of fiction, Carolyn. It would be sooo sad if it really happened. Congratulations on your well-deserved win. Nice one, my friend. :))

Don Johnson June 18, 2011 at 6:06 PM To suffer wrongly all for nought, pinned by the ears and silence bought, ironic pain a pardon sought, is death an education... great offering babe, thought provoking, Don

Joyce Johnson June 18, 2011 at 11:02 AM Oh this should have been higher. It has that suprise ending that is chilling. Hope you are full of good news and good cheer today. Love, Joyce

Dr.Ram Mehta June 18, 2011 at 10:22 AM My congratulations on the win in the contest of miranda, Carolyn

Natalie The Rogue Rhymer June 18, 2011 at 8:28 AM Love your poem Carolyn! If I had to "do it all over again," I would be a defense attorney for this exact reason. It's sad what can happen to some-that is why I believe in the "system." Thanks for this beautiful write.

James Fraser June 5, 2011 at 1:16 PM Fine Limerick for Miranda's contest Carolyn, good luck with this gem :)

Jslambert Mister Roboto June 2, 2011 at 3:10 PM I hope your trip was SUPUH DUPUH COOL and the sights, sounds, tastes, and all other senses were tickled for you lady! Missed ya! I changed my name LOL. You like the Esquire! Ha. I like the super pretentious ring to it. It is very sarcastic btw. Although most won't get it and I love it that way! Because I am a JOKER in this deck of cards (of life) FOR NOW! ~JSLambert E S Q U I R E !!!!!!!!

Robert A. Dufresne June 1, 2011 at 7:09 PM Okay all you fish! After June 2 - y'all can breathe easy!

James Foulk May 27, 2011 at 12:58 PM yes Bundy got what he deserved, but this poor chap, you wrote about, if he did not do it, what a shame, a great poem, and have fun on your vaction, you lucky dog.

Jack Horne May 27, 2011 at 11:31 AM I thought this one was also about that awful Bundy bloke to start with - great limerick, Carolyn. I wish England would reintroduce the death penalty, but it sure sucks for an innocent guy to be executed.

Carol Sunshine Brown May 27, 2011 at 7:33 AM Thank you for the wonderful poetry you have posted and are sharing with us today Carolyn. Wishing you the best always in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Have a super vacation. Love, Carol

Joe Maverick May 26, 2011 at 10:48 PM Oh the fallability of man Carolyn!

Francine Roberts May 26, 2011 at 9:44 PM good luck in the contest and you can read when you get back after what I hope is a wonderful vacation, great limerick

Diane Locksley May 26, 2011 at 8:26 PM I have read about cases where the DNA evidence came too late after innocent people were executed. That;s just one reason why I think the death penalty is wrong. Good luck in Miranda's contest. Best to you, Diane

Andrea Dietrich May 26, 2011 at 7:46 PM Indeed chilling. And to think it really happens. That is something that you were on Ted bundy's trial. But you never actually had personal dealings with him, did you? He was killing girls right here near BYU I think in the 70's when I was in school there!!

Dr.Ram Mehta May 26, 2011 at 5:03 PM Humrous and funny on killer, chiller and thriller, carolyn