Eating crow till Sunday bleeds

 

Insensitive words blame

Anchoring doubts in deep sea nonsense

Missing the mark in absurdity

Sometimes we speak without thinking

Offensive whispers merge

Rearing ugly heads of shame

Rearranging what once was

Yelling in moronic voices

Announcing secrets

Never stopping to think

Dangling from tethered phrases

Raging at the machine

Eating crow till Sunday bleeds

Apologizing once again

Reviews

[redzone]

Crow, eaten cold with feathers attached.. yelling in moronic voices is usually a good way to get in huge trouble... but telling secrets, thats the pits, no wonder you feel terrible.. I think though you will be forgiven even if things don't go back to the same way things once were.. honest words in your poem Jack ~~redzone

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much my friend. unfortunately I believe you are correct.

[Traci]

Words have meaning, words have power. You have articulated that exceptionally well in this piece. This will resonate with all, as everyone has eaten crow a time or two (or 3 or 4) in our lives, I know I sure have. One can only hope we learn from the situation, make amends, and let go...

[Jack...]

You are so very right Traci...some can let go and some can't. I appreciate your visit to my world today. I always appreciate your kindness.

[Eric Pudalov]

Yes, I've eaten crow too, many times. It is, however, comforting to know that others have had the same experience and can relate. Also, many beautifully written lines here. Love it!

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Eric. I appreciate your kind words.

[Eric Pudalov]

You're welcome! You and all the other writers I've read here have inspired me so much, you have no idea! I've written so much more poetry since coming here; I'm glad I joined. And of course, I'll continue to read your work as well!!! Thank you for inspiring me!

[icelandicblue]

We must choose our words carefully...but sometimes emotion overrides reason and we say things we regret.That is the power of words, once spoken they can't be taken back but they certainly can be dined upon. Nicely done.

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much Anne. I always enjoy your visits.

[Angel]

I've eaten my share of crow, too, I'm afraid...
Ugh!

[Jack...]

Thanks Angel. It doesn't taste too good does it?

[Angel]

No, it doesn't.
And it keeps coming back on me.
Leaves a bad aftertaste, too...

[m.s.early]

You nailed me to the wall with this one friend. Get out of my head! lol...

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much X. I appreciate your visit today. Hey, it happens to all of us I think.

[Vidya Bacchus]

This is different I must say .Well people lots of time speak and then think and then have to eat crow lol

[Jack...]

Its not that tasty my friend, I can assure you of that. Thanks so very much for your kindness. you are always appreciate in my world.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you sweet ,sweet friend Jack and you are most welcome :)

[Latifa]

you have said it all Jack, wonderfully written.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my friend. I appreciate your kindness.

[Frieda P]

Lots of crows flying about the cafe today...this one is like a punch in the gut Jack. Few words yet very affecting.

[Jack...]

Thanks Frieda. I was really bored for a few hours and just let my fingers wing it on the keyboard. I appreciate you.

[Sami Khalil]

A powerful hodge podge of emotions here Jack. Feeling like a loser and a victim of your own words with bitterness aftertaste. Don't be embarrased I hope...Excellent...:)..................

[Jack...]

No my friend...embarrassed probably isn't the correct word. I do appreciate you Sami.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. You are welcome...:)......................