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


1954

Event dated 19 September 1954

Culture

Final Years and Legacy

Poet involved

What happened

In 1954, Strickland Gillilan passed away, leaving behind a rich legacy of poetry that continues to resonate with readers. His works, characterized by humor and heartfelt sentiment, reflect the values and experiences of early 20th-century America. He is remembered for his contributions to American literature and the accessibility of his poetic voice.

Literary impact

Gillilan's legacy endures through his timeless poems that capture universal emotions and experiences. His ability to connect with readers through humor and relatable themes has influenced generations of poets, ensuring that his work remains relevant in the landscape of American poetry.

Source: Wikipedia

Poets alive in 1954

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