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 B

Balius

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

Balius is another of Achilles' immortal horses in Greek mythology, symbolizing power and nobility.

Detailed Definition
Balius, alongside Xanthus, is celebrated for its divine lineage and exceptional abilities in battle. In poetry, this horse represents the themes of power, nobility, and the connection between humans and their heroic aspirations. The imagery associated with Balius often evokes a sense of grandeur and the pursuit of excellence, inspiring poets to explore the ideals of strength and honor. This horse's legacy serves as a reminder of the extraordinary potential within all beings, encouraging reflections on the nature of heroism and the bonds that define our journeys.
Example
Example in poetry:
Balius, the steed of the ancient lore, in the whispers of legends, he galloped before; a symbol of strength, in the tales of the past, through the ages of time, his spirit will last. ; With each hoofbeat, Balius danced through the night, a testament to power, a warrior's might; in the hearts of the dreamers, his legacy thrives, a reminder that greatness in courage derives. ; Balius, the noble, in the shadows of time, a symbol of honor, a rhythm, a rhyme; through the trials of the ages, his spirit will soar, a timeless reminder of the heart's core. ; In the echoes of history, Balius stands proud, a beacon of hope in the midst of the crowd; through the tales of the ancients, his story will race, a reminder of bravery that time can't erase.
Additional Notes
Balius, one of Achilles' immortal horses, represents power and nobility in Greek mythology. His inclusion in poetry can evoke themes of heroism, strength, and the divine connection between humans and animals. When referencing Balius, poets can draw on the rich tapestry of mythological imagery to explore the intersection of mortality and immortality, as well as the ideals of bravery and loyalty. The symbolism of immortal horses can also serve as a metaphor for the enduring nature of human aspirations and the quest for greatness.
Also Known As
Balius the Brave
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