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



20 BC

Publication of Epistles

Poet involved

What happened

Horace published his Epistles, which further explored his philosophical ideas and personal reflections. This collection allowed him to engage directly with his readers, offering insights into his thoughts on life, art, and morality. The Epistles served as a bridge between his earlier works and his later, more mature poetry.

Literary impact

The Epistles demonstrated Horace's evolution as a poet, showcasing his ability to blend personal narrative with philosophical discourse. This work deepened his exploration of themes such as friendship, the nature of poetry, and the pursuit of happiness, solidifying his status as a leading voice in Roman literature.

Source: Wikipedia

Poets alive in 20 BC

2 poets

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