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I Believe - the Anaphora Style

~I Believe~
(Anaphora)


I believe in God more than anything that's true
I believe in his divine love and sacrifice that too
I believe that love can make things brand-new
I believe also that much depends on you
I believe in thousands of things that are good
I believe that many beautiful creatures dwell in the woods
I believe that love faith hope dreams n' peace are necessary to each man
I believe that God has for every man, woman and child a great plan
I believe in goodness and kindness for all
I believe we need to stand tall after we fall.


Dorian Petersen Potter
aka ladydp2000
copyright@2012


December.01.2015



~Author's Notes:



~The Anaphora ~

In writing or speech, the deliberate repetition of the first part of the sentence in order to achieve an artistic effect is known as Anaphora.

Anaphora, possibly the oldest literary device, has its roots in Biblical Psalms used to emphasize certain words or phrases. Gradually, Elizabethan and Romantic writers brought this device into practice. Examine the following psalm:

“O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.
 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.
 My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O LORD, how long?”

The repetition of the phrase “O Lord,” attempts to create a spiritual sentiment. This is anaphora.

It is common for us to use anaphora in our everyday speech to lay emphasis on the idea we want to convey or for self affirmation.

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Gary Bateman Date: 12/1/2015 5:06:00 AM Hello Dearest "D" -- A beautiful and most radiant poem from a beautiful and most radiant person -- YOU!! I love the power and force of the repetition of the Anaphora writes. "I Believe" is indeed a wondrous and uplifting poem in every respect. (I will save it down to my "D" File of favorites poems.) I got the original idea for my first Anaphora, "The Power of Love," (posted on 2 Nov) from you. (I had an "Epiphora" too I posted on 12 Nov.) Outstanding Work "D"!! A Seven + FAV too!! Cheers, Gary Login to Reply Dorian Petersen Potter Date: 12/6/2015 9:08:00 PM Hi G!Thank you ever so kindly again my dear friend Gary,for stopping by and commenting so beautifully on my poem.I'm so glad you liked this piece of mine here.I truly appreciate so much, your very kind visit,the 7, the fav, and of course for the very wonderful comments that you always honor me with.You're always so kind to me,G.I like the Anaphora form a lot too, I personally believe that the repeated pattern in the verses or lines, just empowers the whole poem and its message as it is intended to be:))Well, G, I hope that all is well with you and Ingrid in general.Sending my love and prayers to you both as always!Take very good care of each other now! :))Thanks again for everything,G!Best to you always!And keep the ink flowing! Wishing you a very lovely week!In His light!God bless you!:)D.