A quiet notice V2Melody closes at midnight on , Spanish time.

Closes

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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Algebraic Imagery

Math Terms
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

Algebraic Imagery: A poetic device that employs mathematical concepts like equations, variables, or functions to structure abstract ideas, suggesting ordered relationships or the search for unknown quantities within human experience.

Detailed Definition
Algebraic Imagery involves the use of algebraic concepts and symbols to create vivid visual representations in poetry. This term emphasizes how poets can draw on mathematical language to enhance their imagery, allowing for a more structured and precise exploration of ideas. By incorporating algebraic imagery, poets can delve into themes of complexity, relationships, and transformation, revealing how mathematical concepts can illuminate the intricacies of human experience.
Example
Example in poetry:
In "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock," T.S. Eliot uses algebraic imagery to express complex emotions and relationships; In "The Fish," Elizabeth Bishop employs algebraic imagery to describe the intricate details of the fish; In "The Waste Land," Eliot's algebraic imagery reflects the fragmentation of modern life; In "The Road Not Taken," Robert Frost uses algebraic imagery to explore the consequences of choices.
Additional Notes
Algebraic imagery employs algebraic concepts to convey meaning, allowing poets to explore abstract ideas through mathematical language. This technique can create a unique blend of logic and emotion, inviting readers to engage with the poem on both intellectual and emotional levels. When using algebraic imagery, poets should consider how mathematical relationships can reflect the themes or emotions being explored, creating a rich tapestry of meaning. This approach encourages creativity and innovation, pushing the boundaries of traditional poetic forms.
Also Known As
Algebraic Metaphor
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