Set to poetry by Jeremy Driscoll and Peter Elliot, this song cycle is both whimsical and tender. The three movements are titled, "A Way of Talking To A Dog That You Don't Know," "Blood Love," and "At Being Buried, My Surprise." It can be performed with piano or with orchestra (2.2.2.2/2.2.1.1./Percussion (3 players,) Harp, Piano/Celesta and Strings.) The SATB chorus (preferably offstage) appears in No. 3 only. Duration: 26 min