As the New Year is almost upon us
It’s becoming clear just how rotten
The smiling face of our nation is,
So what better time
To set it straight.
Everywhere you look waste, fraud and abuse
Overflows, as it has for many decades,
But now that the Somali day-care fraud
Is being unearthed,
Not only are the molars seen as totally rotten,
But the gums gingivitis infected as well,
To the extent all the teeth
Now need to be pulled.
And where does that leave US?
Toothless and sore and helplessly vulnerable,
And yet we’d still be alive.
Which is more than it will be
If we don’t root out the rot
Tooth and nail.
(12/28/25)
tooth
jagged, canine
aching, decaying, eating
denture, enamel, manicure, claw
grabbing, clenching, filing,
etched, pinpoint
nail
must fight tooth and nail
coronavirus to beat
sing victory's song!
© Demetrios Trifiatis
05 APRIL 2020
* By eliminating our fear we weaken the beast's strength!
You might win
but i am taking
a chunk with me
They fight tooth and nail all those who don't like
Behind the scenes are plotting how to strike
When see someone to excel
Declare war make his life hell
Till he gives up or pierce him with a pike
© Demetrios Trifiatis
31 July 2019
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Tooth and nail the enemies of Thy Word we must fight my Lord for Thy truth to be glorified!
© Demetrios Trifiatis
07 August 2018
Villanelle : Don't we all cling to Life tooth and nail guts in groin
Don't we all cling to Life tooth and nail guts in groin
E'en if the insatiable Beast glowers close behind
No matter what nor how long the grind we bear 'n' pine
Merchants of Faith made in mythic images divine
Tell us all their gods have told them what lurks behind
Don't we all cling to Life tooth and nail guts in groin
Each in his own way nailed to some Alien loin
All assured this World's for the best of Mankind
No matter what nor how long the grind we bear 'n' pine
True gods are those Men who behind the scenes combine
Thrust up Leaders who lisp words for Them who us bind
Don't we all cling to Life tooth and nail guts in groin
Children grow up and swear by their words anodine
Believe rot Batman Hulks Wonder Woman's behind
No matter what nor how long the grind we bear 'n' pine
Till that day the bubble bursts the last word on line
Shows neither Nations nor gods mean well for Mankind
Don't we all cling to Life tooth and nail guts in groin
No matter what nor how long the grind we bear 'n' pine
© T. Wignesan - Paris, 2018
Upset and strife are a part of life
It's so damn easy to fail
To let life's problems drag you down
Stead of fighting 'em tooth and nail
Look on the bright side every day
Troubles will appear less dour
Ugliness that tries to rear its head
Is replaced by pretty pink flowers
Those who've always known this truth
Are aware it's really not new
Been around since the beginning of time
A concept both tried and true
Hope I don't sound like a “know-it-all”
But after a whole bunch of years
Certain truths are quite evident to me
We really have nothing to fear
The sun comes up, the sun goes down
For eons it's been going on
Take heart my cherished Souper friends
You'll be watching from Heaven 'ere long
© Jack Ellison 2013
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