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



762

Establishment of the House of Wisdom in Baghdad

What happened

In 762, the House of Wisdom was established in Baghdad, Iraq, by Caliph Al-Mansur. This institution became a pivotal center for the translation of scientific and philosophical texts from various cultures, including Greek, Persian, and Indian. It played a crucial role in the intellectual revival of the Islamic Golden Age, fostering an environment where scholars could collaborate and innovate, significantly impacting the fields of science, mathematics, and literature.

Literary impact

The House of Wisdom's emphasis on knowledge and translation influenced poets like Al-Mutanabbi and others who drew inspiration from classical texts. The cross-cultural exchanges that occurred here enriched Arabic poetry, introducing new themes and styles that would shape future literary movements. The blending of diverse intellectual traditions helped cultivate a rich poetic language that resonated throughout the Islamic world.

Source: Wikipedia

Poets alive in 762

4 poets

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