Coming Together, Falling Apart

by Samuraiko

As Princess Tutu labours to restore the heart of her prince, a knight watches her efforts. But as the heart shards are gathered, one by one, the emotions that come to the surface are not just those of the prince... a simple poem for your enjoyment.

Note: I've only seen the first four DVDs of PRINCESS TUTU (through episode 18, I think it is), but I just fell in love with this series. Admittedly, I'm still not entirely certain exactly how things are going to play out, but I just had this going around and around in my head... so here it is. Maybe I'll rewrite later, but for now...

The music I hear for this, by the way, is the beautiful "Ahiru Sentimental Ni" from Konzert 1 of the Princess Tutu Konzerts.

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COMING TOGETHER, FALLING APART

she's restoring his heart
but I am touched by bitter disappointment

she's restoring his heart
but I am consumed by loneliness

she's restoring his heart
but I am filled with sorrow

she's restoring his heart
but I sense growing affection

she's restoring his heart
but I am paralyzed with fear

she's restoring his heart
but I am fighting devotion

she's restoring his heart
but I struggle against regret

she's restoring his heart
but I swallow my pride

she's restoring his heart
but I suffer for love

she's restoring his heart
but my own is breaking...