• I am a catalyst
    Haphazardly selected from a batch
    Of others just like me
    And gingerly added into the solution
    Or rather, the problem

    I am a catalyst who burns bright
    Swiftly, instantly, devoutly serving my purpose
    Carefully watched
    And my effectiveness is evaluated
    Or rather, devaluated

    I am a catalyst whose reaction has finished
    All used up, every ounce of me given
    Completely burnt out
    And just that I am no longer needed
    Or rather, not by you