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



23 BC

Publication of Odes

Poet involved

What happened

Horace published his first book of Odes, a collection that celebrated love, nature, and the joys of life. This work showcased his mastery of lyrical poetry and established him as one of the foremost poets of his time. The Odes reflected his philosophical outlook and personal experiences, resonating with readers across generations.

Literary impact

The Odes marked a significant turning point in Horace's career, as they highlighted his ability to blend personal emotion with universal themes. This collection solidified his reputation as a master of lyric poetry and influenced countless poets in the centuries that followed.

Source: Wikipedia

Poets alive in 23 BC

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