
Their eyes met across the darkened, smoke-filled room. The attraction was too strong for either one to look away.
They slowly circled the perimeter of the dance floor, never breaking the chain that kept them spellbound.
Everyone and everything in the room seemed to vanish except for the music.
They fell into an embrace and began to dance a tango, moving to the rhythm of their hearts.
NAR ยฉ 2023
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This is Lorena Tarantino and Gianpiero Galdi dancing to โLa Cumparsitaโ.
Verse 1)
Yo, listen up, let me tell you a tale,
‘Bout a brunette lady and a thug, both fierce and hale.
They crossed paths over a gemstone, shining bright,
Both determined to claim it, ready to fight.
She strutted with style, hair dark as the night,
He rolled with his crew, ready to ignite.
They squared off, eyes locked in a deadly dance,
But little did they know, fate had other plans.
(Chorus)
Brunette beauty, thug with a heart of stone,
In a world of chaos, they found love on their own.
From sparring over gems to tangoing hand in hand,
A love story written in the streets, across the land.
(Verse 2)
She had a fire burning deep in her soul,
He had a past, a story left untold.
But when they touched, sparks flew like dynamite,
Their worlds collided in a blaze of light.
She brought out his softer side, a side he tried to hide,
He showed her loyalty, standing by her side.
Together they ruled the streets, a force to be reckoned,
Their love story unfolding, destined and beckoned.
(Chorus)
Brunette beauty, thug with a heart of stone,
In a world of chaos, they found love on their own.
From sparring over gems to tangoing hand in hand,
A love story written in the streets, across the land.
(Bridge)
Through trials and tribulations, they stood tall,
Together they conquered, breaking down each wall.
No longer enemies, but partners in crime,
Their love story enduring, standing the test of time.
(Outro)
So here’s to the brunette lady and the thug,
Their love story proving, it’s not all rough.
From gemstone battles to tangoing in the night,
Their love shines bright, a beacon of light.
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Oooh yes! Brilliant choice for the prompt!
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Thanks so much.
Appreciate you sharing your thoughts.
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So rhythmic, fiery and so romantic! It takes two to tango. Well done, Nancy ๐
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Yes, it does. And those two do it so very well!
Thank you, KK!
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Love this! Thank you for adding a little fire to my afternoon. โค๏ธโ๐ฅ
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My pleasure!
I believe a little fire any time of
the day or night is a good thing. ๐ฅ ๐น
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๐ฅฐ๐๐ป
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Brilliant Nancy
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My very great pleasure, Di.
Thank you so much!
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You have captured the sexiness that is the tango. Oh to find someone to dance it. Wonderful, Nancy.
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Thank you, Dale!
Wouldn’t that be grand?
I would tango every night! ๐๐ป
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Oh boy….
So would I!
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A joy to read, sis.
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Thanks, sis!
Muy apasionada y romรกntica ๐๐ป
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It really does take two to tango
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Phew! Does it ever!
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Tango! ๐คโค๐ค
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I’m ready! Just need to get this rose outta my teeth! ๐น
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Careful! Those thorns can catch…
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Remember Niles and Daphne doing the tango on “Frasier”?
You did a fine job capturing the spirit of the dance…
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Thanks, John!
I adored that show! One of the funniest episodes was Niles waiting for Frasier at a basketball game. Niles is wearing headphones and a guy sits next to him and asks “What’s the score?” to which Niles responds “West Side Story”. ๐Absolutely some of the best writing and acting on TV.
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Ah, be still my heart!
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Right, girlfriend?
Point me in his direction! ๐๐ป
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And don’t I wish that I could dance . . . .
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If I met a man who could dance like that,
I would never stop dancing!
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It all has to do with the “rhythm of their hearts” which no matter how close one might be is not always there.
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ยกUau! Esto es muy apasionante.
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You can say that again, toots!
I would never let this one go!
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Very moving.
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It is so passionate, yet sublimely graceful.
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Indeed. ๐ฉท
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I love this you’ve caught the essence of the dance perfectly,!
Here an old one of mine
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There is a reason women fall in love
with musicians and dancers.
We’re looking at it.
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It’s just so….
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Accurate description of a trait I never possesed.
Allow me to share an iconic tango, cara
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Brilliant!๐
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Who can resist? Certainly not I, nor she!
The essence of the suave and romantic tango.
This was my first choice, as you know, then I saw the Italians!
Chรฌ hรจ stu bellu ballu? U tango!
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