In Two Phrase Story #33, hbhatnagar tells us, “The premise is simple. I provide one phrase every Thursday, an incomplete string of words, and it is up to you to complete it in your own, inimitable way. However you like, taking it in any direction you want.”

Here’s mine:

“It is the longest night….. ”

…..this final farewell, my hand resting on yours as the light slowly fades from your eyes.