{"product_id":"hug-and-let-go-poems-of-argentine-tango-9798282602890","title":"Hug and Let Go: Poems of Argentine Tango","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this intimate volume, Dimitris, the author of \"Tangofulness,\" captures the profound and often unspoken language of Argentine Tango, translating the dance's passion, connection, and fleeting beauty into lyrical verse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExperience the silent conversations across the dance floor, where a nod becomes an invitation and a step forward, an answer. Feel the weight of unspoken emotions shared in an embrace, the delicate balance of leading with kindness and following with honesty. These poems delve into the themes of connection, empathy, trust, and the poignant act of letting go, all within the rich and sensual world of tango.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than just poems about dance, \"Hug and Let Go\" explores the universal human need for connection, the power of non-verbal understanding, and the moments of shared experience that resonate deep within us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the beauty in the ephemeral, the comfort in being seen without explanation, and the peace that comes with both holding on and releasing. \"Hug and Let Go\" is a tender exploration of human connection, set to the rhythm of one of the world's most passionate dances.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"We never spoke.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot before, not during, not after.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI saw the invitation in your eyes-\u003cbr\u003eA quiet nod across the floor, \u003cbr\u003eA question asked in silence, \u003cbr\u003eAnswered with a step forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd then we danced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI didn't know your name, \u003cbr\u003eBut I felt the weight of your week in your arms.\u003cbr\u003eThe way your shoulder held just enough tension\u003cbr\u003eTo suggest you'd been carrying something heavy-\u003cbr\u003eNot just in your muscles, but in your heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou didn't know my story either.\u003cbr\u003eBut when the music started, I felt your gentleness.\u003cbr\u003eYou left space for me to breathe, \u003cbr\u003eTo be soft, \u003cbr\u003eTo trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou led with kindness.\u003cbr\u003eI followed with honesty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd somewhere between the first and second song, \u003cbr\u003eWe weren't dancing steps anymore-\u003cbr\u003eWe were remembering something.\u003cbr\u003eMaybe a moment of comfort.\u003cbr\u003eMaybe the feeling of being seen without needing to explain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the tanda, \u003cbr\u003eYou didn't let go right away.\u003cbr\u003eAnd neither did I.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe smiled. Still no words.\u003cbr\u003eBut everything had already been said.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe told each other a story\u003cbr\u003eWith nothing but breath, \u003cbr\u003eAnd weight, \u003cbr\u003eAnd rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd for those four songs, \u003cbr\u003eIt was enough.\u003cbr\u003eIt was everything.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI am a social tango dancer and the author of the books 'Tangofulness: Exploring Connection, Awareness, and Meaning in Tango' - available in 14 languages, 'Tango Tips by the Maestros', 'How to Dance More in Milongas - for followers', 'When the Embrace Whispers', 'The Tango Playground 1 \u0026amp; 2', 'Letters to a tanguero 1 \u0026amp; 2' and others. I am also the author of The Curious Tanguero newsletter and creator of The Curious Tanguero podcast. My goal is to bring more people to tango and more tango to people.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51453890527506,"sku":"9798282602890","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_005d9ef1-4e5c-420d-890d-77fce101904b.jpg?v=1751982233","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/hug-and-let-go-poems-of-argentine-tango-9798282602890","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}