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Needed Each Other
by Gabe Redel


She had nothing
that I place value in.
I do not get the best parts of life with her.

We do not like the same things.

She barely speaks English
and eats foods
that I would be afraid to eat.

She sat in front of me
speaking with a strong accent.

We came to an impasse
when she did not understand my words again.

I believed the date was over.
I stood up to find the waiter
so I could pay for the drinks
and fried cheesecake.

He was not there.
I sat back down next to her.
We talked a little more.

I decided to put her hand in mine.
She was not looking
for a man like me.
I held her hand gently.
It felt good.
It felt like I should be holding it.
The longer I kept her fingers under my palm
the more emotional we became.
Tingles flowed against my arms and shoulders.
Tears pooled below her eyes.

We did not have much in common,
but the one thing we both needed most
we were able to give.
She gave herself to me
and I gave myself to her.