Tooth And Nail

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Date written: 02/09/2025

tooth jagged, canine aching, decaying, eating denture, enamel, manicure, claw grabbing, clenching, filing, etched, pinpoint nail

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 2/11/2025 12:22:00 PM

Ouch! I agree with Andera, creative use of this idiom! Wonderfully crafted in this form that is so sensory with each word conveying a story or experience! Thank you for sharing this poem. Reminds me I need to have my teeth manicured with a cleaning! Blessings! Happy Valentine's Day!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/13/2025 2:56:00 AM

Thank you very much for the wonderful visit, Sam:-) Happy Valentine's Day to you, too!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/10/2025 3:13:00 PM

Oh that is such a fascinating way to do this. Using tooth and nail idiom!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/10/2025 7:30:00 PM

Thank you very much, Andrea:-)