Poetry Is Motion: Mind, Body & Soul

By Viral Gor

Poetry Is Motion: Mind, Body & Soul is a captivating collection of poetry written by the award-winning Canadian poet, Viral Gor, widely known as Virus the Poet. In this remarkable anthology, he skillfully explores the depths of the human soul, transcending cultural boundaries to touch the hearts of readers from all walks of life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: E.P. House
• Release date: Apr 25, 2023
• ISBN: 9798868926457

Viral Gor

Viral Gor, widely known as VIRUS THE POET, is an award-winning Canadian poet who travels globally to perform on large stages throughout Toronto, Paris, London, San Francisco, Miami, NYC, and more. He received a national award for his poem "Home," which was later published by the Poetry Institute of Canada. VIRUS THE POET is a talented and accomplished wordsmith whose work delights and inspires readers. With a unique voice and powerful imagery, his poetry touches on universal themes of love, loss, and the human experience. Whether you are a seasoned poetry enthusiast or new to the genre, you will find something to treasure in his collections.

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This is a work of fiction. In addition, certain people who appear in these pages are composites of a number of individuals and their experiences.

Copyright © 2023 by Viral Gor

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First paperback edition - April 2023

Paperback ISBN: 978-1-0881-2592-2

Ebook ISBN: 979-8-8689-2645-7

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part I: Family

Guns & Roses

Rock & Hard Place

Bloodline

Discovery

Maturity

Family Man

Our Unborn Dream

Air Walker

In Memorian

Diwali

Part II: Relationships

Culture

Co-op

Focus

Colours

Depth Chart

Pride

One Time Friends

Tough Love

Enjoyment

Share My World

Part III: Self-Reflection

Inadequate

My Quest

I Rise

Planted

Poem of the First

Pride

Hope Springs

Redemption

Rise

Self-Reflection

Shining

Social Cast

Strength

Part IV: Motivation

Aspire

Connected

Dreams

Elite

Graceland

Heavy Hand

Invest

Staying on Course

The Great Dash

Trials and Tribulations

Vision

Part V: Love

Bright Future

Couples Therapy

Cuffing Season

Date Night

Flawless

Paradise

Perfect Rain

Spark Heavy

Tour

True Love

We

Part VI: Experience

Affection

Check

False Judgments

Gaze

Hustle

Jealously

Life Lesson

Mental Pollution

New Chapter

Perks of Life

Striking Lines

About the Poet

PART 1: FAMILY

Guns and Roses

The pain I seen through my mother’s eyes couldn't be

controlled by these other guys.

To my surprise, I rose up above all the disclaimers.

I kept it in straight line, middle fingers.

They couldn't grow, surpass what they tried to know, but it

was all me.

I didn't show, off is what they wanted to see and I've been

doing me since I've became me.

So, understand this, I have held my own since I was three,

observing what was surrounding me.

My mom asked me, Will you ever change?

I ignored what she was preaching to me but, she was trying

to make me a better me.

Being blinded by the rage, money, and games, I brushed it

off, acting like I wasn't that soft.

After all the struggle, I still got no fans.

I thought I was the main man until I realized, I was torn

between a hood and a cave man.

I figured it out.

What I was tripping about was unnecessary, stressing

myself out.

Couldn’t understand why it seemed so scary yet, was seen

as so merry.

Great fate, I hate, and I still participated.

It's a shame, a lackluster life of he.

He, which cannot be contained until I tame me.

In essence, I can't see through he.

He, which is I, cannot see, until I, be within reach of the

achievements I plan to reach.

A Rock & A Hard Place

I’m trying to take