Carefully remove the burning piece 
of shrapnel from your heart.

While it’s still glowing red, hammer it
into shape with endless revisions.

Plunge it into the water of detachment
and let it cool down for a while.

Word by word, grind off
any excess material.

Hone the edge until it’s barely there. 

Polish the blade until some people can
see  themselves reflected in it just
before the point enters their heart.