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



1983

IRAS Infrared Satellite

What happened

The launch of the Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) in 1983 represented a groundbreaking advancement in space exploration and astronomy. This satellite was the first to survey the entire sky in infrared wavelengths, providing invaluable data on celestial objects and phenomena. IRAS's findings contributed to our understanding of star formation, galaxy evolution, and the distribution of cosmic dust. This mission marked a significant leap in observational astronomy and paved the way for future infrared studies.

Literary impact

The launch of the IRAS infrared satellite in 1983 revealed hidden cosmic phenomena, inspiring poets to incorporate infrared imagery into their works. This scientific advancement opened new avenues for poetic exploration of the universe, blending art with astronomical discovery.

Source: Wikipedia

Poets alive in 1983

4 poets

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