February 22, 2021

Short

Beate Sigriddaughter lives and writes in New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment, USA. Her work has received four Pushcart Prize nominations and won four poetry awards.

So many terrible things we could avoid if we could only see the future -- or see clearly into another person's heart...

Your heart can be like a closed door, and no one but you will know what's behind it...

One in prison, but one who suffers for the crime committed...

Through whose eyes do you see what is shown you?

Serial

"Tango" - A ballroom dance originating in Buenos Aires, characterized by marked rhythms and postures and abrupt pauses...Like life?

Although a little insecure about her shortcomings as a dancer, Tara cannot deny the allure of the tango...

We dance to cling to some kind of order and beauty in the world...

Kevin is gone. Where? Why? Tara has no idea, but at least there are emails for her to hold close...

Getting to know Kevin through emails while he's away has been pleasant for Tara...is she ready to know his heart?

Kevin, from his undisclosed location, has told Tara the tragic story of his marriage. How will that affect their friendship in the future?

Kevin remembers his late wife, Robin, and how he came to understand her life...

Kevin remembers what Robin had written in her journal that horrible Monday...

In his emails to Tara, Kevin has to admit to his role in the relationship with his late wife...

And now, Robin's own words about her life and love...

Tara wonders what Kevin must have thought, finding and reading the revealing notebook by his late wife...

Tara has found out that Kevin is back in town after his long absence. Why didn't he let her know?

Conclusion. A beautiful dance...a portrait of dancers...