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.

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



1927

Publication of 'Red Flag'

Poet involved

What happened

In 1927, Lola Ridge published 'Red Flag,' a collection of poems that reflected her political beliefs and commitment to social justice. The work was notable for its bold imagery and emotional intensity, addressing issues such as class struggle and the plight of the working class. This publication further established her as a significant voice in American poetry.

Literary impact

The themes of 'Red Flag' resonated with the political climate of the time, showcasing Ridge's ability to intertwine art with activism. The collection's focus on social issues deepened her engagement with the modernist movement and solidified her reputation as a poet of the people.

Source: Wikipedia

Poets alive in 1927

189 poets

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