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A note from Richard

V2Melody will close at midnight on 20 January 2028

This site has been a retirement project in musical poetry: poems chosen with care and set to music, offered freely for as long as it felt right to keep the garden open.

The work no longer holds the place it once did in my life. I have gone as far with it as I wish to go. Like a sand mandala, it was made to be completed and then released. I am not attached to its permanence, and I do not believe any of it needs to last beyond the time it was given. The poems were already here before I arrived and began to experiment with them. They will still be here when these musical experiments, and indeed myself, have been swept away, like the sand of a mandala. Nothing has been lost.

I want a simpler end to my life, days of simple love and enjoyment with my wonderful wife of 20 years. The work of maintaining a server, the monitoring, and the residual obligations that come with keeping a site alive no longer fit that life.

From 4 November 2026 I will not be adding new poems or musical poems to the site.

The experimental music I am making now is on my Suno profile. Those pieces stay there, and are not added to this site.

Until midnight on 20 January 2028, Spanish time, everything remains available exactly as it is. That is when my VPS server contract comes to an end, and it will not be renewed. After that, the server will be switched off and the site will disappear.

The Mandala Is Finished explains this more fully.

Thank you to anyone who found a poem, a track, or a quiet moment here.

The pleasure was in the making.

Richard

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Affirmed

Horses
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Affirmed was a champion racehorse known for winning the Triple Crown in 1978, symbolizing excellence and determination.

Detailed Definition
Affirmed's historic victory in the Triple Crown represents the culmination of dreams and hard work in horse racing. In poetry, this horse embodies themes of triumph, legacy, and the pursuit of excellence. The imagery associated with Affirmed often evokes feelings of inspiration and hope, encouraging poets to explore the complexities of success and the impact of legacy on future generations. This horse's story serves as a reminder of the extraordinary potential within all beings and the importance of perseverance in achieving one's goals.
Example
Example in poetry:
In the race of life, like Affirmed, we strive; with every heartbeat, we feel alive; a champion's spirit, fierce and bold, in the stories of triumph, his legacy told. ; Affirmed gallops through the pages of time, a symbol of victory, a rhythm, a rhyme; in the hearts of the dreamers, he forever will stay, a testament to courage in the light of day. ; With each hoofbeat, Affirmed echoes the past, a reminder that greatness is built to last; in the annals of racing, his name shines bright, a beacon of hope in the darkest night. ; Affirmed, the legend, in the twilight's glow, teaches us all how to rise and to grow; through trials and triumphs, his journey unfolds, a narrative of passion that never grows old.
Additional Notes
Affirmed is not only a symbol of excellence in horse racing but also represents the emotional highs and lows of competition. His rivalry with Alydar captivated audiences and highlighted the intense nature of racing. In poetry, Affirmed can be used to explore themes of determination and the pursuit of greatness, making him a powerful metaphor for personal struggles and triumphs. Consider how the imagery of racing can evoke feelings of speed, urgency, and the relentless drive to succeed, which can resonate deeply in various poetic forms.
Also Known As
Affirmed One The Affirmed
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