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 3 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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2 birthdays · 1 death anniversary · 8 world events on 3 April

Birthdays

Death anniversaries

World events on this day

  • 3 April 33

    The Crucifixion Eclipse and Darkness

    During the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in the city of Jerusalem, historical gospels and early chronicles report a mysterious darkness that covered the entire land from midday until three in the afternoon. Early Christian apologists and historians, such as Phlegon of Tralles and Thallus, attempted to correlate this prolonged darkness with a solar eclipse or a unique cosmic anomaly. The event was universally adopted by the early Christian community as an intense spiritual sign of cosmic mourning over the death of Jesus.

    Event 33

  • 3 April 1042

    The Coronation of Edward the Confessor

    In 1042, Edward the Confessor was crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey, London. His reign marked a significant period in English history, characterized by a return to a more stable monarchy after the turbulent years of Danish rule. Edward's leadership would influence the cultural and political landscape of England, leading to the eventual Norman Conquest in 1066, which would reshape English society and literature.

    Event 1042

  • 3 April 1367

    Battle of Nájera (Navarrete)

    On April 3, 1367, the Battle of Nájera, also known as the Battle of Navarrete, was fought in La Rioja, Castile, between the forces of King Pedro I of Castile, supported by the English under Edward the Black Prince, and those of his half-brother Henry of Trastámara, backed by French troops. The battle resulted in a decisive victory for Pedro and the English, but it proved pyrrhic, as Pedro's harsh reprisals and failure to repay his debts alienated his allies and sowed the seeds of his eventual downfall.

    Event 1367

  • 3 April 1367

    The Battle of Najera

    The Battle of Najera, fought in 1367, was a major engagement in the Castilian Civil War, where English forces supported Pedro the Cruel against Henry of Trastamara. The English and Pedro's forces were victorious, but the victory was temporary. The battle was notable for the involvement of English mercenaries and the Black Prince.

    Event 1367

  • 3 April 1849

    George Corliss Patents the Corliss Steam Engine Valve Gear

    American engineer George H. Corliss received a patent for his innovative valve gear for stationary steam engines, which greatly improved their efficiency. The Corliss engine, developed in Providence, Rhode Island, featured automatic variable cut-off, allowing for more precise control of steam admission and expansion. This design became the standard for industrial steam engines, particularly in textile mills, due to its fuel economy and smooth operation.

    Event 1849

  • 3 April 1933

    First Flight Over Mount Everest

    On April 3, 1933, a British expedition flying a Westland PV-3 and a Westland Wallace made the first flight over Mount Everest, the world's highest peak. This was a remarkable feat of high-altitude flying, requiring the development of special oxygen systems. The expedition opened up the Himalayas to aerial exploration and provided stunning photographs of the summit.

    Event 1933

  • 3 April 1643

    Battle of Camp Hill

    Royalist forces under Prince Rupert attacked Parliamentarian troops at Camp Hill near Birmingham on 3 April 1643. The defenders were defeated, and parts of the town were burned or plundered. The incident became notorious because Birmingham had strongly supported Parliament and supplied weapons.

    Event 1643

  • 3 April 1860

    Pony Express Begins Operations in the US

    The Pony Express began operations in 1860, providing a fast mail service that connected Missouri to California in approximately 10 days. Utilizing a relay system of horses and riders, the Pony Express was crucial for communication across the expanding United States. Although it operated for only 18 months, its legacy highlighted the importance of efficient mail delivery in a growing nation and paved the way for future postal innovations.

    Event 1860
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