Cataclysmic

1) Build a box.

Only the finest materials will do.
Dead wood from a tree
planted over a grave.
Smoke from your lungs,
sweat from your brow
and hinges made of cold steel.

2) Put it in the box.

This bit can be a little tricky.
Blood will probably trickle
onto the floorboards
but don't cry out
this part you have to do
with a smile on your face
or it won't work.

3) Instruct the recipient.

Letting go is easier
once it's out
you'll want to pass it on.
It'll fit with them if you chose well,
but to tend such a thing
will require strict
and careful
instruction.

4) Wait.

Wait.

5a) Watch them tend to the box.

They're doing well.
You're sitting pretty.
Occasionally you allow yourself
to hope.
Return to step 4.

5b) Watch them drop the box.
5c) Watch the box break.
5d) Watch - and don't blink - as it escapes.
5e) Become incoherent and move beyond these steps.

Return to step 4.

Return to step 4.

Return to step 4.

Return to step 1.