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



1707

Publication of 'Ode to Solitude'

Poet involved

What happened

In 1707, Alexander Pope published 'Ode to Solitude', marking his first significant poetic work. This poem, written when he was just 12 years old, reflects his early engagement with themes of nature and introspection. The publication took place in London, showcasing his precocious talent and setting the stage for his future literary endeavors.

Literary impact

The themes of solitude and nature in 'Ode to Solitude' would resonate throughout Pope's later works, establishing a foundation for his exploration of human experience and the natural world. This early success also helped to build his confidence and reputation as a poet.

Source: Wikipedia

Poets alive in 1707

22 poets

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