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


1848

Culture

Publication of 'Once in Royal David's City'

Poet involved

What happened

'Once in Royal David's City,' a hymn penned by Cecil Frances Alexander in 1848, has become a cherished Christmas carol sung in churches around the world. The hymn's vivid imagery and heartfelt message reflect the Nativity story, making it a staple in Christmas celebrations, particularly in England. Its enduring popularity underscores the impact of Alexander's work on religious music and the cultural significance of Christmas traditions.

Literary impact

This hymn showcases her ability to convey the story of Christ's birth with simplicity and beauty, making it accessible to children and adults alike. Its enduring popularity highlights her significant contribution to Christmas literature.

Source: Wikipedia

Poets alive in 1848

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