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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Tennessee Walking Horse

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

A horse breed celebrated for its smooth, ambling running walk and calm, gentle temperament; in poetry, it evokes grace, comfort, and the rhythmic ease of travel through southern landscapes.

Detailed Definition
Tennessee Walking Horses are recognized for their unique, smooth gait and friendly nature, making them popular for recreational riding. In poetry, they often symbolize comfort, ease, and the joy of simple pleasures. Their gentle disposition can evoke feelings of peace and tranquility, representing the beauty of connection between horse and rider. The imagery of a Tennessee Walking Horse gliding through a serene landscape can serve as a metaphor for life's journey, highlighting the importance of enjoying the ride.
Example
Example in poetry:
The Tennessee Walking Horse glides with a smooth gait, a rhythm of its own; its movements are poetry, a song of the southern breeze; with a gentle spirit, it carries the hopes of those who ride; in the twilight, it becomes a silhouette of grace against the fading light.
Additional Notes
The Tennessee Walking Horse is recognized for its smooth, natural gait, known as the "running walk," which provides a comfortable ride. They are often used for trail riding and in shows due to their gentle temperament and ease of handling. This breed has a rich history, developed in the southern United States for plantation work and leisure riding. Understanding their unique gait can enhance riding experiences.
Also Known As
TWH
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