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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chameleon

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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

A chameleon is a type of lizard known for its ability to change color, often used metaphorically in poetry to represent transformation or adaptability.

Detailed Definition
Chameleons are fascinating reptiles belonging to the family Chamaeleonidae, renowned for their remarkable ability to change skin color in response to environmental factors, mood, or social signals. In poetry, the term "chameleon" often symbolizes transformation, versatility, and the fluid nature of identity, reflecting how individuals adapt to their surroundings or circumstances. This metaphorical use highlights themes of change and the complexity of personal or social identities.
Example
Example in poetry:
In a poem about identity, a line might read: "Like a chameleon, I shift my hues, blending with the shadows of my past." This illustrates how the speaker adapts their persona to fit different situations, embodying the essence of transformation.
Additional Notes
Chameleons have a rich history in literature and symbolism, often representing changeability and the duality of human nature. The term is derived from the Greek word "chamaeleon," meaning "ground lion," which reflects their terrestrial habits. Related terms include "metamorphosis" and "transformation." When using "chameleon" in poetry, be mindful of its connotations; it can imply both positive adaptability and negative deceitfulness, depending on context.
Also Known As
cameleon
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