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

Home › Glossary › Letter W

Warhorse

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

Warhorse refers to a horse trained for battle, symbolizing strength, loyalty, and bravery.

Detailed Definition
Warhorses were essential in medieval warfare, representing the bond between knight and steed. In poetry, warhorses embody themes of courage, sacrifice, and the emotional weight of conflict. The imagery associated with warhorses often evokes reflections on the nature of heroism and the struggles faced by those who fight for justice. These horses serve as powerful symbols of loyalty and the enduring connection between humans and their equine partners in the pursuit of noble causes.
Example
Example in poetry:
Warhorse, a symbol of strength and courage, gallops through the annals of battle; In the poet's verses, he embodies the spirit of resilience in the face of adversity; Each line reflects the bond between horse and soldier, a dance of loyalty; The warhorse inspires poetry that honors the sacrifices made in the name of duty and honor.
Additional Notes
Warhorse, a term referring to horses trained for battle, symbolizes strength, loyalty, and bravery. In poetry, warhorses can represent the sacrifices made in the name of duty and the emotional bonds formed between soldiers and their steeds. Their historical significance invites exploration of themes such as honor, courage, and the impact of war on both humans and animals. Writers may draw on the imagery of the warhorse to reflect on the complexities of conflict and the enduring spirit of loyalty.
Also Known As
War Steed Battle Horse Veteran
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