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 21 April 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 · 2 death anniversaries · 4 world events on 21 April

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World events on this day

  • 21 April 753

    The Founding of Rome (753 BC)

    According to legend, Rome was founded by Romulus in 753 BC, guided by an augury that saw twelve vultures, while his brother Remus saw only six. This event marks the beginning of Roman civilization and is significant for its mythological implications and historical impact, as Rome would grow to become one of the most powerful empires in history. The founding myth emphasizes themes of destiny, divine favor, and the importance of augury in Roman public life.

    Event 753

  • 21 April 1649

    Maryland Toleration Act

    In 1649, the Maryland assembly passed the Maryland Toleration Act, a landmark piece of legislation that mandated religious tolerance for all Christians in the colony. It was one of the first laws of its kind in the English colonies, reflecting the colony's founding as a haven for English Catholics. The act protected freedom of worship, though it also imposed a death penalty for blasphemy and heresy. It was a significant step toward the principle of religious freedom in America.

    Event 1649

  • 21 April 1863

    Baha'i Faith Founded by Baha'u'llah

    In 1863, Baha'u'llah declared his mission, founding the Baha'i Faith and promoting the unity of all religions. This new religious movement emphasized principles such as the oneness of humanity, equality, and the importance of global peace. Baha'u'llah's teachings have since inspired millions around the world, fostering interfaith dialogue and social justice initiatives, and continue to influence contemporary discussions on spirituality and community.

    Event 1863

  • 21 April 1995

    The Introduction of Match.com Launches Online Courtship

    In 1995, the public launch of Match.com revolutionized the dating landscape by creating the modern online dating industry. This platform shifted courtship from physical communities to digital spaces, allowing individuals to connect based on shared interests and preferences. The introduction of online dating transformed social interactions and relationships, reflecting broader changes in technology and communication in contemporary society.

    Event 1995
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