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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 D

Destrier

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

Destrier refers to a type of warhorse used in medieval times, symbolizing strength and nobility.

Detailed Definition
Destriers were highly valued horses used by knights in battle, representing the ideals of strength, loyalty, and chivalry. In poetry, destriers embody themes of heroism, valor, and the bond between knight and steed. The imagery associated with destriers often evokes reflections on the nature of courage and the sacrifices made in the pursuit of honor. These horses serve as powerful symbols of the medieval spirit, inspiring poets to explore the complexities of loyalty and the ideals of knighthood.
Example
Example in poetry:
Destrier, the noble, with spirit so bright, in the tales of the warriors, he led the fight; a symbol of valor, through battles he ran, in the chronicles of courage, he led the clan. ; With each gallop, Destrier carried the dream, a testament to loyalty, a warrior's gleam; in the heart of the knight, their bond intertwined, a reminder of bravery, forever enshrined. ; Destrier's journey, a saga of might, in the face of the storm, he rose to the fight; through the trials of time, his spirit will soar, a timeless reminder of the heart's core. ; In the stories of yore, Destrier stands tall, a beacon of hope, a hero for all; through the pages of history, his spirit will race, a testament to courage that time can't erase.
Additional Notes
Destrier refers to a type of warhorse used in medieval times, symbolizing strength and nobility. In poetry, destriers can evoke themes of valor, chivalry, and the bond between knight and steed, making them ideal figures for exploring the ideals of heroism. When incorporating destriers into poetic narratives, consider the historical context of medieval warfare and the romanticized view of knights, which can enrich the exploration of duty and honor. The imagery of a noble warhorse can evoke admiration and respect, enhancing the thematic depth of the poem.
Also Known As
Knight's Horse Battle Charger
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