Xiao I, you are my medicine!
In the small town of Willowbrook, lived a young woman named Clara. Clara had always been a quiet and introspective soul, finding solace in the pages of her books and the melody of her piano. Despite her serene demeanor, Clara was burdened by a persistent sense of emptiness, a shadow that loomed over her heart and made her days feel heavy and unremarkable.
One summer afternoon, as Clara wandered through the town’s bustling market, she noticed a new face among the familiar vendors. A man with kind eyes and a warm smile was setting up a stall filled with vibrant, handwoven scarves and exotic teas. Curiosity piqued, Clara approached him.
“Hello,” she greeted softly. “I’m Clara.”
“Nice to meet you, Clara. I’m Elias,” he replied, his smile growing brighter. “Would you like to try some tea?”
Clara nodded, and Elias handed her a steaming cup of tea, its aroma rich and inviting. As she took her first sip, she felt a warmth spread through her, unlike anything she’d experienced before. It was as if the tea had a magical quality, infusing her with a sense of peace and contentment.
Over the next few weeks, Clara found herself drawn to Elias’s stall. They would talk for hours, sharing stories and laughter. Elias had a way of making her feel seen and understood, and slowly, the emptiness that had plagued her began to dissipate. His presence was like a soothing balm to her soul, healing her in ways she hadn’t thought possible.
One evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over Willowbrook, Clara and Elias sat on a bench overlooking the river. The air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers, and the gentle sound of water flowing created a symphony of serenity.
“Elias,” Clara began, her voice trembling with emotion. “You’ve brought so much light into my life. I don’t know how to thank you.”
Elias turned to her, his eyes filled with tenderness. “Clara, you don’t need to thank me. Meeting you has been a gift to me as well. You’ve shown me the beauty in the simplest moments and the strength in vulnerability.”
Clara smiled, a tear slipping down her cheek. “You’ve become my medicine, Elias. You’ve healed my heart in ways I never thought possible.”
Elias reached out and gently wiped away her tear. “And you, Clara, have become mine.”
In that moment, surrounded by the beauty of nature and the warmth of their connection, Clara realized that sometimes, the most powerful medicine isn’t found in a bottle or a prescription. It’s found in the unexpected kindness of a stranger, the laughter of a new friend, and the love that blossoms when two souls connect.
From that day forward, Clara and Elias continued to walk life’s path together, finding healing and happiness in each other’s presence. And as the seasons changed and years passed, their love remained a constant, unwavering and true, proving that sometimes, someone really can be your medicine.
Song – Medicine
With two versions
… Pick it up, pick it all up
And start again
… You’ve got a second chance
You could go home
Escape it all, it’s just irrelevant
… It’s just medicine
It’s just medicine
… You could still be, what you want to
What you said you were, when I met you
… You’ve got a warm heart
You’ve got a beautiful brain
But it’s disintegrating
… From all the medicine (ooh)
From all the medicine (ooh-ooh)
From all the medicine (ah-ah-ahh)
Medicine
… You could still be what you want to be
What you said you were when you met me
… You could still be what you want to
What you said you were when I met you
When you met me and when I met you