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



1623

Death of William Byrd

Poet involved

What happened

William Byrd passed away in 1623, leaving behind a rich legacy of musical compositions that continue to influence the world of music and poetry. His death marked the end of an era in English Renaissance music, but his works remain celebrated for their emotional depth and artistic brilliance. Byrd's contributions to the integration of poetry and music have secured his place as one of the greatest composers in history.

Literary impact

Byrd's death signified the loss of a pivotal figure in the evolution of English music, yet his works endure, continuing to inspire musicians and poets alike. His ability to elevate poetic texts through music has left an indelible mark on the artistic landscape, ensuring that his legacy will be remembered for generations to come.

Source: Wikipedia

Poets alive in 1623

69 poets

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