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

Home › Glossary › Letter A

Amoret

Folklore
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

Amoret is a term derived from Folklore and poetry, often used to refer to a beloved or cherished one, typically in a romantic or idealized context.

Detailed Definition
In Folklore and poetry, "Amoret" signifies a figure of affection, often embodying beauty, grace, and idealized love. The term is rooted in the tradition of romantic poetry, where it serves as a symbol of the beloved, evoking feelings of admiration and devotion. In Edward Hovell-Thurlow's poem "The Summer," the speaker addresses Amoret directly, suggesting that her beauty rivals the enchanting nature surrounding them, thus intertwining love with the splendor of the season.
Example
Example in poetry:
In the poem "The Summer" by Edward Hovell-Thurlow, the speaker expresses admiration for Amoret, stating, "Or, else I gaze upon that beauteous face, O Amoret! and think these sweets have place." Here, Amoret represents the idealized beloved, whose beauty is compared to the delightful elements of nature, emphasizing the theme of love intertwined with the beauty of summer.
Additional Notes
The term "Amoret" has historical roots in the literary tradition of courtly love, often associated with the works of poets from the Renaissance and Romantic periods. It is related to terms like "amor" (love) and "amorous," which also convey themes of affection. When using "Amoret," it is important to maintain its romantic connotation and avoid modern interpretations that may dilute its idealized essence. The etymology traces back to the Latin "amor," meaning love, highlighting its deep connections to the themes of passion and beauty in literature.
Also Known As
Amoretta Little Love Beloved Love's Darling belovèd
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