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. The poems were already here before I arrived and began to experiment with them. They will still be here when these musical experiments, and indeed myself, have been swept away, like the sand of a mandala. Nothing has been lost.

I want a simpler end to my life, days of simple love and enjoyment with my wonderful wife of 20 years. The work of maintaining a server, the monitoring, and the residual obligations that come with keeping a site alive no longer fit that life.

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.

The Mandala Is Finished explains this more fully.

Thank you to anyone who found a poem, a track, or a quiet moment here.

The pleasure was in the making.

Richard


On 12 July in poetry and history

Poets born or who died on this date, plus historical events that happened on this day across history.

610 poets with calendar dates · 6,535 events with calendar dates in the catalogue

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1 birthday · 1 death anniversary · 6 world events on 12 July

Birthdays

Death anniversaries

World events on this day

  • 12 July 1927

    Martin Heidegger Publishes 'Being and Time'

    In 1927, Martin Heidegger published 'Being and Time,' a seminal work that explored the nature of Being through the concept of 'Dasein' or being-in-the-world. Heidegger's existential philosophy emphasized authenticity and temporality, challenging traditional metaphysical views. His ideas have had a lasting influence on existentialism, phenomenology, and contemporary philosophy, reshaping discussions about human existence and meaning.

    Event 1927

  • 12 July 2022

    JWST Early Universe Images

    In 2022, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) released its first deep field images, capturing the early universe in unprecedented detail. These images provided insights into the formation of galaxies and the evolution of cosmic structures, marking a significant milestone in astronomical research. The JWST's advanced technology allowed scientists to observe phenomena that were previously beyond reach, enhancing our understanding of the universe. This event was pivotal in the field of astrophysics and space exploration.

    Event 2022

  • 12 July 1898

    Annexation of Hawaii by the United States

    The annexation of Hawaii by the United States in 1898 followed the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893, which was supported by American business interests. This event marked a significant expansion of U.S. territory and influence in the Pacific, reflecting the broader trend of American imperialism during this period. The annexation was controversial and led to ongoing debates about sovereignty, culture, and the rights of native Hawaiians.

    Event 1898

  • 12 July 1806

    Confederation of the Rhine

    The Confederation of the Rhine was established in 1806 under Napoleon's influence, uniting several German states into a political entity aligned with French interests. This confederation aimed to consolidate power in Central Europe and diminish the influence of Austria and Prussia. It played a crucial role in reshaping the political landscape of Germany, setting the stage for future unification efforts and the eventual rise of nationalism in the 19th century.

    Event 1806

  • 12 July 1843

    Henson patents the Aerial Steam Carriage

    William Samuel Henson patented the Aerial Steam Carriage in 1843, proposing a large fixed-wing, propeller-driven aircraft powered by steam. The machine never flew as imagined, but its plans were widely publicised. It gave Victorian society a striking visual image of passenger air travel before aviation was practical.

    Event 1843

  • 12 July 1855

    The Agonizing Open-Sea Survival of the Castaways of the Shipwrecked Julia Ann

    When the American bark 'Julia Ann' struck a submerged coral reef in the remote Tuamotu Archipelago, Pacific Ocean, 51 passengers—primarily Latter-day Saint emigrants heading to Utah—were stranded on a barren, waterless sand spit. Led by Captain Benjamin Pond, the castaways displayed monumental collective discipline, surviving for two grueling months on raw turtle meat and brackish water collected from shallow pits dug into the sand. Refusing to succumb to despair, the captain and a small crew managed to repair the ship's shattered wooden boat using barrel hoops and canvas, successfully rowing 300 miles across stormy, uncharted seas to locate a rescue vessel in Tahiti.

    Event 1855
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