May God - the Anaphora Style

~May God~ (Anaphora) May God always care for you May God keep you standing tall May God whisper in your ears words of wisdom May God show you what you need to know May God always have an angel for you May God send an angel by your side May God be there to catch you fast every time you fall May God give you someone wonderful to love May God teach you love untold May God give you lots of love and hopes to keep you happy and warm May God grant you with many gifts and long life May God keep his eyes always on you May God guide every single step of your way May God keep you from each and all harm each day May God always send an angel beside you May God bless you with lots of wisdom and good health May God always speak to your heart mind and soul. Dorian Petersen Potter aka ladydp2000 copyright@2012 January.12.2016 ~ 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.