Steve wanted to play professional basketball, however he was only 5'8.
“O LOVE my queen and goddess” is an example of INVOCATION. It is used to address a deity or muse in order to ask for help, inspiration or to make a special request. It is usually place at the beginning of a piece of work.
Marguerite the young Maya Angelou in the story I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings was expected to recite the next time she visits Mrs Flower. Mrs Flower told Marguerite the importance of speaking even if she is mute. Mrs Flower lends her books so she can practice.