Gone Are Those Temptations Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

I remember what I did to do.
And with who to do each season.
But I no longer live those days,
To relive with them wished again.

I remember what I did to do,
And why I did it too.
But I no longer live those times,
To have them rewinding in my mind.

Gone are those temptations,
Experienced to reminisce.
And gone are those sensations,
That had excited but I don't miss.

It took me time to find myself.
And to define my wants,
As not my needs.
It took me time to find myself,
To know my priorities.
With a leaving behind temptations,
Experienced to reminisce.
I've left behind temptations,
That had excited but I don't miss...
To know my needs.

I remember what I did to do.
And with who to do each season.
I remember what I did to do,
And why I did it too.
But I no longer live those days,
To relive with them wished again.
I no longer relive them wished,
They stayed to never end.
Because I know right now what it is I need.
And I've got it without it doubted.
Yes, I keep my needs my main priority.

Gone are those temptations.
To know temporary wants come to leave,
And not stay to keep my needs pleased.
Like a love I give and I get received.