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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Captain

Military
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

In poetry, "Captain" often symbolizes a leader or guiding figure, representing authority and responsibility, particularly in a Military or nautical context.

Detailed Definition
The term "Captain" in poetry typically refers to a figure of leadership, often associated with Military or maritime themes. In Walt Whitman's poem "O Captain! My Captain!", the "Captain" serves as a metaphor for President Abraham Lincoln, whose leadership is mourned after his assassination. The poem captures the duality of celebration and sorrow, as the speaker recognizes the end of a difficult journey while grappling with the loss of their leader. This usage highlights the emotional weight of leadership and the personal connection between the captain and those they lead.
Example
Example in poetry:
In "O Captain! My Captain!", Whitman writes, "O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done," where the "Captain" symbolizes Lincoln, embodying both the triumph of the Union's victory and the tragedy of his death. The repeated calls to the Captain emphasize the speaker's grief and longing for their leader.
Additional Notes
The term "Captain" has historical roots in Military and naval contexts, where it denotes a commanding officer. In literature, it can also evoke themes of guidance, sacrifice, and the burdens of leadership. Related terms include "Commander" and "Leader," though "Captain" often carries a more personal connotation, especially in poetry. The emotional resonance of the term can vary depending on the context, making it a powerful symbol in works that explore themes of loss and remembrance.
Also Known As
Skipper Master (naval) Company Commander Flight Captain (air) Cap (slang) Captaincy chieftain
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