Tango D'Amore Poem by Kristina Louisa Carr

Staring at the one you love and perspire
Intense emotions confined in balls of fire
The black shirt covers his bold tattoos
While she stands and it's him she refuses
He challenges her love with a daring stare
Trembling she finally admits to the affair

Eyes lock and longing now rawly displayed
It's too late to be gentle and to persuade
The powerful rhythm of the Tango is heard
Surroundings are fading and no one stirred
The first touch is fueled with burning coals
Lovers standing still to surrender all controls

With a left step he is demanding the lead
Giving in she moves backwards as agreed
He pushes her but she comes back really strong
Both understand what's at stake and prolong
Movements are spontaneous and freely driven
The dance is a fight and no judgment is given

The Tango is reserved to dance with a lover
All will surface and nothing stays undercover
He supports her fall with love and admiration
Her curves are noted with fever and desperation
To challenge a lover offering a fighting chance
Only the Tango d'amore is the perfect dance