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



1861

Publication of 'The New York Independent'

Poet involved

What happened

In 1861, Theodore Tilton became the editor of 'The New York Independent', a prominent religious and literary journal. This role allowed him to influence public opinion and promote progressive ideas during a time of national turmoil. The journal became a platform for his poetry and essays, reaching a wide audience.

Literary impact

Editing 'The New York Independent' significantly enhanced Tilton's literary profile and provided him with a venue to express his views on social justice and morality. His editorial work and published poetry during this period reflected the complexities of American society, enriching his literary contributions.

Source: Wikipedia

Poets alive in 1861

181 poets

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