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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



1974

Publication of 'High Windows'

Poet involved

What happened

In 1974, Larkin published 'High Windows', which received widespread acclaim and further solidified his status as a leading poet. The collection includes some of his most famous works, exploring themes of mortality, sexuality, and the passage of time, all with Larkin's characteristic wit and insight.

Literary impact

This collection is often regarded as one of Larkin's masterpieces, showcasing his mature style and thematic depth. The poems in 'High Windows' reflect Larkin's preoccupation with the complexities of modern life, making it a pivotal work in his oeuvre and in contemporary poetry.

Source: Wikipedia

Poets alive in 1974

9 poets

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