Anaphora is a literary term for the practice of repeating certain words or phrases at the beginning of multiple clauses or, in the case of a poem, multiple lines. The phrase “A time to,” as used in the third Chapter of Ecclesiastes, is a good example of anaphora.
I take a deep breath, beginning anew...
Glorious time of year as garden wakesI've spent hours using rakes
Creating sanctuary birds return
Twitterpated, I do discern
I take a deep breath, beginning anew...
Chickadees flutter, preen and cajole
Fluttering above the grassy knoll
Surprises daily in my inherited garden
My skills the plants they duly pardon
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| Painted Lady, flowers |
Successes better a list to keep
For past mistakes I've buried deep
Each trial and error and tribulation
Do not require cogitation
I take a deep breath, beginning anew...
As Phoebe begins their ritual yearly
Females taken cavalierly
Daffodils their heads they raise
Springtime's here, we all do praise
