Patti Pierucci

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“Beep” by Patti Pierucci

Submitted to Contest #285

By Patti A. Pierucci I called my dad today, two days after his funeral. I paced around the kitchen as the yellow phone cord snaked behind me. My dad’s answering machine whirred into action, and his deep, precise voice wrapped around me like one of his warm hugs. “This is Lou. Leave your message when you hear the beep.” Beep. “Dad, I wanted to tell you that I miss you.” There was, of course, no answer back. It was enough that his recorded voice greeted me. “I’m sorry …” My voice broke. “I’m sorry I wasn’t a better daughter.” No judgement fro...

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