Both his(s) and hers A venomous one indeed The wounds inflicted by it can be described as the most unkindest cut of all.. Don't let it hiss say the wise tongue-in-cheek Today is day 19 of #pomewrimo i.e. Popcorn Metaphor Writing Month. Our example: Tongue is a serpent that coils itself around the throat of my dreams choking their breath with vile, piercing words.