Author: Pammazola
Title: "The Steadfast Tin Soldier"
Words: 190
Summary: For the Little White Dove's LJ community writing table In the Dark, with the prompt Dancing in the Dark. I decided to stick my neck out and try a bit of poetry. Most of it's written in free verse. Basically this poem is a SessRin take on the story by Hans Christian Andersen, which is, personally, one of my favorite fairytales.
~oOo~
For you, ballerina, I would do anything,
And everything, to see you smile.
For you, Rin, I would say anything,
And everything, to make you laugh.
For you, love, I would give anything,
And everything, to dance with you.
I know that in your young heart
You are in love
Believe in love
Dream in love
But you cannot understand, Ballerina,
My fear in love.
On these dark nights, a yearning exists within me,
A lonely soldier of dented tin
Is overshadowed by the radiance of a dancer's grace.
The Heavens would smile upon a girl like you, Rin
And bestow the sweetest kisses upon your face.
I remember when I first saw your feet,
The same day Kami decided we meet,
I was in awe, and disappointed.
You may say that you love me
But I know one day you shall see me as I am:
A man, broken beyond repair,
A man who cannot live as free as you.
So dance, Ballerina, dance.
Even if you were to leave me
Rin, know that I will let you go
And always stand ready
At the gate of your heart.
~oOo~
A/N: Well, I hope I portrayed things right. It's my first poem, ya know? I would suggest reading the story if you don't know it very well. (^-^) Or watch the youtube video.
Thanks for reading!