Anastrophe Verse

Anastrophe Verse

Anastrophe is a literary device where the normal word order of a sentence or phrase is deliberately inverted. This technique is often used in poetry to create emphasis, enhance rhythm, or evoke a particular mood. Anastrophe can make a poem feel more lyrical, mysterious, or dramatic by placing words in an unexpected sequence.

The Window Beyond

Bright the sky, with golden hue it glows,
Soft the breeze that through branches flows.
Quiet the world, though beating fast my heart,
Fades, the moment, lingers—us apart.

In this poem, normal syntax (“The sky is bright” → “Bright the sky”) is rearranged, using anastrophe to create a more poetic and rhythmic effect.

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About the Author: Sarah B. Royal

Sarah B. Royal’s writing defies convention. Her poetry and prose traverse the boundaries between structure and spontaneity, often weaving together philosophical inquiry, cultural reflection, and personal narrative. With a background in experimental literature, she is known for crafting works that challenge readers to engage intellectually and emotionally.

Her acclaimed palindrome performance play, 777 – A Story of Idol Worship and Murder, showcases her fascination with mirrored storytelling and thematic symmetry. In o x ∞ = ♥: The Poet and The Mathematician, Royal explores the intersection of poetic intuition and mathematical logic, revealing a unique voice that is both analytical and lyrical.

Royal’s collections—such as Lost in the Lost and Found, Haiku For You, Lantern and Tanka Too, and the WoPoLi Chapbook Series—highlight her commitment to neurodivergent expression and poetic experimentation. Whether through childhood verse or contemporary fusion poetry, her work invites readers into a world where language is both a tool and a playground.

Sarah B. Royal continues to expand the possibilities of poetic form, offering readers a deeply personal yet universally resonant experience. Her writing is a testament to the power of creative risk, intellectual depth, and emotional authenticity.

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