Choking and gagging,
he coughed up feathers. Eating
crow did not tickle.
*Eating crow is an American colloquial idiom, meaning humiliation by admitting wrongness or having been proven wrong after taking a strong position. Crow is presumably foul-tasting in the same way that being proven wrong might be emotionally hard to swallow (Wikipedia).
Poet Rummager 
Nice one. I wrote in the past a poem small about eating crow and I also have a haiku in the same genre. A lot of people do not know the meaning of eating crow. I’m glad you put the definition in with your poem. I wish I would have done this.
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Thank you! Yes, I was surprised that some bloggers didn’t know what it meant. I’ve learned, though, to never assume. Are you gonna reblog your poem?
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Probably at a later date. No big hurry to do so. I’m a prolific writer and even if I put 2 long poems, 2 short poems and 2 haikus in one week I would probably have enough for 2 years. and I keep on writing.
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I know of another blogger who does that, as well. I just started a bin, too, but I’m nowhere close to what you and he have stashed. I’m very envious.
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You have been christened by none other than Aphrodite. The Olympus goddess of love and beauty. People will find it hard to live up to that name
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I adore you; you know that, but I did laugh very hard at this. xoxo
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OMG I knew you would ha ha ha
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I’ve never heard ‘eating crow’. We tend to use ‘eating humble pie’ to mean the same thing.
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We say that, too. Eating humble pie sounds so much more appetizing than eating crow; although, if you pluck crow before eating it, it does go down much smoother 😘
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Especially if you cover it in batter and stick it in a bucket with other dismembered crows and a 2-litre bottle of crowca crowla.
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I love your corny British humor! Lmao!! xo
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Eating crow does NOT mean…
Oops. 😜
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Ha! I see there’s someone who should eat crow😃
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I’d like mine with mustard, please!
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How about mustard and crotch coffee to go?
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Ewwwwww!
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Bwhahahahaha! I thought you liked that brand of coffee 😉
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This was brilliant Rose 💕💕💕
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Thanks Miss D!! I sure missed you! 💓💘❤️💖
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I heard of this phrase before, but never knew what it meant — thanks for the education! I wonder how nasty a crow tastes? Because you know what? Being proven wrong doesn’t taste all that bad…assuming you add a little pepper.
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Sure, always happy to educate you! 😀 Really, Mr. Picky Eater? 😜 I think pepper AND ketchup might help! lol
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Ketchup? I just puked in my mouth. Thanks.
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Ketchup, too? Ugh, I give up.
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Thank you, nice poem and the explanation makes it accessible to non English speakers ☺
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Oh, I’m glad the explanation helped! Thank you so much 😊
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We English speakers appreciate the explanation as well. 🙂 How many of us reading this wonderful haiku can identify with its message?
“Eating crow” is not necessarily such a bad thing. Humiliation may not feel good, but it gives us an opportunity to learn from it (if we are smart!) I personally ate some crow many comments back as I lacked the skill to explain my well meant intentions and came across rude and judgmental. For this I will always remain apologetic. Receiving forgiveness counterbalances a meal of crow nicely though! 🙂
With love.
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Well said, as usual. You could probably take any word and give it your masterful tweak!
Oh, I cringe knowing what you mean. It’s challenging to communicate via the written word, at times. Things said can be easily misconstrued. I appreciate your understanding and am touched by your words. Thank you so much 💖
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Eating crow?
I’d rather eat humble pie.
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That’s what BRH said, as well. British folks need to broaden their taste horizons! Lol.
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I have heard the expression eating crow.
I was just being a wise guy, as the Americans say.
Just kidding Rose. 😃
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Oh, you kidder, you! Sometimes the wisest guy here 🙂
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Motherpecker!!! Haha. Love it! 😘💖
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Ha! A limerick for you, PR!
*ahem*
Prickly thorns or not she’s no meanie,
A poet-acrobatic Houdini!
From her head to her toes
Our dear Rose is a rose
Who knows how to rock cangos and beanies!
Ha! Thpptttt!
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Aw! For me? A genuine Matt On Accident limerick made just for me?! It’s as cute as its creator — thank you sooooooo much!! I love it!!!!! My favorite part is “A poet-acrobatic Houdini!” AWESOME! I’m gonna print it out and frame it 🙂 ❤ Hmmmm….what does the last line mean actually? What are cangos?
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Cangos and beanies are hats. I was having a tough time with rhyme structure there.
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That’s hilarious cuz I wear beanies! I have no idea what cango hats look like — are you sure you don’t mean kangol hats??
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Of course, I knew how to spell ‘kangol….’😬
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Okay, it makes more sense now! hahaha! Thanks again!!!
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Oh that’s a good one. Feathers! I have never thought of details before 🙂
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SORRY Inese! I don’t know how I missed your comment… Thank you so much 🙂 xo
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Rinaldo, mi amor! I’m sorry I missed this comment. I’ve been busy but will visit your wonderful blog soon. ❤
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Thank you Rum ! you rock ! Hugs
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Rinaldo.
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Ha, Ha, makes one smile , all this gorgeous banter. Rooks and Crows, although clever, would be loved by me if they could improve and tone down their pitch considerably..until they do , hmmm not much I can do…send a falcon like in the days when men were men and each had a falcon the hunt with. Those were the days..xx
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Lol! You tickle me!! Yes, the banter here can be fun and mean (guess who?haha!) at times. I know what you mean about men with falcons — so much better than men with chips on their shoulders. Ha! xo
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Y’r quick on the uptake! I approve madly xx
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