In An Old House--OK, I “borrowed” from Prokofiev this time, his lovely 3rd movement from his 1st Violin concerto. I adapted a section of the chord progression of the main theme and wrote a new melody. The “old house” in question belonged to my Rueffer grandparents in Haskell, TX.

In an old house in so many of my dreams—
A white whale for which my ships are in full sail.
I harpoon in each room; old loves lie writhing.            I
t will not go away;           
I can’t go out or stay.
In an old house there’s a painting of the sea,
With a cross upon a rock and wild waves toss.
Steadfast girl from the swirl holds on for dear life.           
It will not go away,           
I can’t go out or stay.