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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Mosaic

Art
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

An art form that creates images using small pieces of colored glass or stone.

Detailed Definition
Mosaic is a technique that involves arranging small pieces of colored materials, such as glass, stone, or tile, to create a larger image or pattern. In the context of poetry, mosaic can refer to the construction of a poem from various fragments or voices, each contributing to a cohesive whole. This approach mirrors the visual art form, emphasizing the beauty found in diversity and the connections between seemingly unrelated elements. Poets may use mosaic techniques to reflect on themes of community, memory, and the complexity of human experience.
Example
Example in poetry:
The mosaic of emotions in his poem reflects the fragmented nature of love, where each tile represents a different feeling; she uses vivid imagery to depict moments of joy and sorrow, piecing them together like a stained glass window; the poem's structure mirrors a mosaic, with varied line lengths creating a visual rhythm; in the end, the poet reveals how these individual pieces form a complete picture of the heart.
Additional Notes
Mosaic is an ancient art form that involves assembling small pieces of colored glass, stone, or other materials to create intricate images or patterns. This technique has been used in various cultures, from Roman floor designs to Byzantine church decorations. Mosaics can be both decorative and functional, often found in public spaces or as part of architectural elements. When working with mosaics, it's essential to plan your design carefully and consider the durability of your materials, especially if the piece will be displayed outdoors.
Also Known As
Mosaic Art Tessellation
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