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 27 December 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 · 4 world events on 27 December

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World events on this day

  • 27 December 1871

    Publication of 'Through the Looking-Glass'

    In 1871, Lewis Carroll published 'Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There,' the sequel to 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.' This work continued the adventures of Alice and introduced new characters and themes, further expanding the whimsical universe Carroll had created. The book was well-received and solidified his reputation as a leading children's author.

    Event 1871

  • 27 December 1929

    Publication of 'A Farewell to Arms'

    In 1929, Hemingway published 'A Farewell to Arms', a semi-autobiographical novel set during World War I. The book received critical acclaim and solidified his reputation as a masterful storyteller. It explored themes of love, loss, and the impact of war, drawing from his own experiences as an ambulance driver.

    Event 1929

  • 27 December 1945

    Establishment of the International Monetary Fund

    The establishment of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 1945 marked a pivotal moment in global economic governance. Created to promote international monetary cooperation and financial stability, the IMF aimed to prevent economic crises and foster sustainable growth. Its role in providing financial assistance and policy advice has been crucial in addressing global economic challenges, making it a key player in international finance.

    Event 1945

  • 27 December 1895

    Stagger Lee Shooting

    The Stagger Lee shooting in 1895 became a notorious event in American folklore, involving Lee Shelton and Billy Lyons in a St. Louis bar. The altercation over a hat escalated into a fatal shooting, capturing public attention and inspiring numerous songs and stories. This incident reflected the cultural tensions of the time and contributed to the mythos surrounding Stagger Lee in American music and literature.

    Event 1895
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