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 25 March 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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2 birthdays · 2 death anniversaries · 6 world events on 25 March

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Death anniversaries

World events on this day

  • 25 March 1807

    Abolition of the Slave Trade Act

    In 1807, the British Parliament passed the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, a landmark piece of legislation that prohibited the transatlantic slave trade. This significant achievement was largely driven by the tireless efforts of abolitionists like William Wilberforce and various grassroots movements advocating for human rights. The act marked a crucial step towards the eventual emancipation of enslaved people and highlighted the growing moral opposition to slavery in Britain and beyond.

    Event 1807

  • 25 March 1911

    Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Transforms Workers' Insurance and Labour Law

    The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York on 25 March 1911, killing 146 garment workers, led to sweeping labour and insurance law reforms, including compulsory fire safety standards and workers' compensation in New York State.

    Event 1911

  • 25 March 240 BC

    Chinese Record of Halley's Comet

    In 240 BC, Chinese astronomers recorded the earliest known sighting of Halley's Comet, marking a significant event in the history of astronomy. This observation not only demonstrated the advanced understanding of celestial phenomena in ancient China but also contributed to the cultural significance of comets in Chinese mythology. The record of Halley's Comet reflects the intersection of science and culture, influencing future astronomical studies and interpretations.

    Event 240 BC

  • 25 March 1655

    Huygens Discovers Titan

    In 1655, Dutch scientist Christiaan Huygens discovered Titan, Saturn's largest moon, using improved telescope observations. He also proposed its thick atmosphere. This finding expanded knowledge of the solar system during the Scientific Revolution. Titan's discovery enriched astronomical poetry and wonder about distant worlds and potential habitability.

    Event 1655

  • 25 March 1957

    European Economic Community Formation

    The formation of the European Economic Community (EEC) on March 25, 1957, through the Treaty of Rome marked a significant step towards European integration. The EEC aimed to foster economic cooperation and reduce trade barriers among member states, laying the groundwork for what would eventually become the European Union. This initiative not only transformed the economic landscape of Europe but also promoted political stability and collaboration in the region.

    Event 1957

  • 25 March 1852

    Elisha Otis's Safety Elevator

    American inventor Elisha Otis demonstrated his safety elevator at the New York Crystal Palace exhibition in New York City, United States. His brake mechanism prevented catastrophic falls if cables broke, making tall building construction practical and safe. This seemingly mundane invention enabled skyscraper development and urban vertical expansion, fundamentally transforming city architecture and enabling dense metropolitan growth.

    Event 1852
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