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.

After the death of my mother, 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.

My wife and I are simplifying our days. The server, the monitoring, and the residual obligations that come with keeping a site alive no longer fit the quieter life we want.

From 4 November 2026 I will not be adding new poems or musical poems to the 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.

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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Rocinante

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

Rocinante is the name of Don Quixote's horse in Cervantes' novel, symbolizing idealism and nobility.

Detailed Definition
In Miguel de Cervantes' "Don Quixote," Rocinante is portrayed as a noble steed, despite being old and worn. The horse represents the idealism and aspirations of its rider, reflecting the themes of chivalry and the pursuit of dreams. In poetry, Rocinante serves as a metaphor for the struggle between reality and illusion, embodying the spirit of adventure and the quest for meaning. The character of Rocinante invites exploration of the relationship between humans and their aspirations, often highlighting the beauty found in striving for one's ideals.
Example
Example in poetry:
Rocinante, the noble steed of Don Quixote, carries dreams and delusions alike; In the poet's verses, he symbolizes the quest for honor in a world of chaos; Each gallop reflects the struggle between reality and aspiration; Rocinante becomes a metaphor for the journey of the soul, a reminder to chase one's ideals.
Additional Notes
Rocinante, the horse of Don Quixote, symbolizes idealism and nobility in the face of absurdity. In poetry, Rocinante can represent the pursuit of dreams and the courage to stand against societal norms. His character invites exploration of themes such as chivalry, loyalty, and the often-complex relationship between reality and illusion. Writers may draw on Rocinante's story to reflect on the nature of heroism and the importance of maintaining one's ideals, even when faced with ridicule.
Other Meanings of “Rocinante”
Also Known As
Rocinante the Knight's Horse
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