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.

The experimental music I am making now is on my Suno profile. Those pieces stay there, and are not added to this 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 13 September 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 · 3 world events on 13 September

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  • 13 September 1298

    Marco Polo Describes Chinese Porcelain and Silk Manufacturing

    In 1298, Marco Polo's accounts of his travels included detailed descriptions of Chinese porcelain and silk manufacturing, showcasing the advanced craftsmanship of Yuan China. His writings sparked European fascination with Far Eastern goods, influencing trade routes and cultural exchanges between East and West. Polo's observations contributed to the growing interest in Asian products, which would later play a significant role in the development of global trade networks.

    Event 1298

  • 13 September 1882

    British Invasion of Egypt

    In 1882, Britain invaded Egypt, primarily to secure control over the Suez Canal, a vital trade route for British imperial interests. The invasion was justified by the need to suppress the Urabi Revolt, which threatened British economic and strategic interests in the region. This occupation marked the beginning of a period of British colonial rule in Egypt, which lasted for several decades and had profound implications for Egyptian society and politics. The British presence in Egypt also set the stage for future nationalist movements and struggles for independence.

    Event 1882

  • 13 September 1996

    Murder of Tupac Shakur

    On September 13, 1996, rapper and poet Tupac Shakur was fatally shot in a drive-by in Las Vegas at age 25, amid East-West hip-hop rivalries. His death shocked the music world and cemented his legacy as a voice for social justice and Black experience. Tupac's raw, eloquent lyrics and poetry continue to inspire generations, blending activism, vulnerability, and cultural critique.

    Event 1996
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