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.

I want a simpler life, without the hassle of being online. The work of maintaining a server, the monitoring, and the residual obligations that come with keeping a site alive no longer fit the life I 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



1868

Publication of Under the Willows

Poet involved

What happened

In 1868, James Russell Lowell published 'Under the Willows' in Boston, Massachusetts, a collection of poems that reflected his contemplative style and deep connection to nature. This work showcased Lowell's ability to blend personal reflection with broader themes of the human experience. The publication further solidified his reputation as a significant voice in American poetry during the 19th century.

Literary impact

This collection marked a shift in Lowell's poetic focus towards more personal and introspective themes, showcasing his evolving style. It solidified his reputation as a leading voice in American poetry, emphasizing the beauty and complexity of the natural world.

Source: Wikipedia

Poets alive in 1868

187 poets

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