Tango Means Touch (a rewrite)

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ice
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0 posted 2012-04-02 07:33 AM

Framing for a Tango

Like do cosmetics, wraps hide a bit of  truth,
Women on a tango floor are thinly dressed;
Men will fake a push away, then snap her back
Passion to regain, if she seeks a different face.

In this dance, all duets  become as lovers,
Married , single, doesn't matter something
Here is mixed in body beakers spun, and shook
That warms to high degree-desire from
Appointed steps, of whirl, and spin, and  touch

The Couples frame... one will lead , and one will follow.
In silent pose they freeze and listen for the starting beat,
Of horns and strings and drums... their ears they trust-
She holds her left knee up..his right hand placed
Up high to brace, and keep her safe from fall and crash...

Bodies are all that matters this eve.. lust is the crave
From skin being touched,  no need for emotion
Found deep in the brain, when whirling makes circles
Of centrifuge colors- and the physics of turning
Makes pheromones seep, and mix with sweat on the skin-

Passing through membranes, to meet with perfume
Laced with the scent of sin-that blends
With macho cologne that is worn by the devil,
Recently Dipped, and brought up in bottles,
By Merman's that live in the Styx--

Which enhances the madness of drunken eros,
Who's already high on sexual tension
From drinking strong wine, of rare spanish vintage
Decanted from Magnums, of fast latin rhythms.

[This message has been edited by ice (04-03-2012 04:24 AM).]

JerryPat2
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1 posted 2012-04-02 08:18 AM

All I can say is watching a tango (I never learned the dance, dammit) is almost like watching porn with style and grace.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

JL
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since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

2 posted 2012-04-02 09:40 AM

Nice rewrite.
And it does take two to tango.
Enjoyed!

JL

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Maranatha!

jwesley
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since 2000-04-30

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Spring, Texas

3 posted 2012-04-02 09:49 AM

Ah, the tango... an awesome display of raw (talent) emotion .... and you captured it well, my friend.

Beautifully written...

j.

[This message has been edited by jwesley (04-02-2012 11:06 PM).]

Nicole
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since 1999-06-23

Posts 1835
Florida

4 posted 2012-04-02 01:33 PM

I took tango a loooong time ago when I was in dance; it is such a beautiful dance to me, done properly. No inhibitions, no real consious thought, just primitive wrapped in silk. Very very nice

Sunshine

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5 posted 2012-04-02 10:43 PM

It is hard to believe that it has been 20 years
since "Scent of a Woman" came out, which gave
the Tango another great boost - and a movie I
never tire of, simple because of the language
one uses while blind...supple, sensuous, sincere sin...

that only an audience can appreciate.

Well done, ice! You never let us down!

Margherita
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6 posted 2012-04-03 05:29 AM

You stir many emotions with your passionate Tango write, dear Ford.

Tango in my eyes, when it is well done, becomes refined elegance with a highly sensual ingredient, but it is above all ART. The art of harmony of two bodies which move in grace along the trails of desire, yes.

Of course, as a free flying "rock & roll girl" I thoroughly hated Tango in my youth, because men felt decidedly too close for my taste!!

Very nice, dear Ford!

Margherita

Dark Stranger
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7 posted 2012-04-03 06:22 AM

Icaman, the Tangle is amazing to watch as it unravels...this was a great offering,.

MICHELMAS
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8 posted 2012-04-03 07:52 AM

let the passion flow
Michael

JamesMichael
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9 posted 2012-04-05 10:57 PM

I know that I enjoy watching tango and tahitian dancing...both bring smiles to my face...James

MERCURY
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10 posted 2012-04-06 06:20 AM

Great stuff

ice
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11 posted 2012-04-06 06:41 AM

My dear friends

Each of these replies call for more time to answer..as individuals, they deserve
more than this simple note of attention,..

But it is spring, and I am one that has
taken the resposibility of nurturing gardens..

As well as tiny plants that need attention,
so that their baby lives can become prosperus, and the benifits of their beauty will make the world more comfortable..

I am very busy right now, with my nursery buisness, and landscaping..

Thank you all, I love the replies.

"Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance."
Carl Sandburg

Klassy Lassy
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12 posted 2012-04-06 04:20 PM

You know the essence of the Tango very well. I am always fascinated with the love/hate relationship it portrays and sculpted body language is so entwined and intricate. Liked this a lot.

ebonygirl
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13 posted 2012-04-06 05:13 PM

Always enjoy your poetry, Ice, this is another.
Ice, I just read your poem Blueberry Water.
It is wonderful, but why isn't is here on this side of field?
Ms. E

ice
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14 posted 2012-04-07 08:54 AM

Thank you, Lasy, and ebg..
Glad you liked it.

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