I have a dollar to spare

Few weeks back, on my way home from work. I was about to cross the road, a man walk up to me and asked for some money for food. My 1st impression was that, he's fit and strong, why didn't he get a job and earn a living for himself instead of asking for food. What i merely did was to say I'm sorry and walked away.

After crossing the road, I realised this man could be really hungry and couldn't find a job that's why he resorted to asking for money. And something struck me quite some time back.

"I needed small change to buy the standard ticket to take the MRT, and I approached a guy to break the change. The guy simply asked why do I need the change for, and upon knowing, he search his wallet and realise he couldn't break my note. He gave me 2 $1 coin and told me use the money to get the ticket."

I was stunned. I mean any normal person wouldn't give another person $2 just like that and what's more I'm able to afford the train ride.

Coming back to the man who ask for money. I reflected if a person could offer $2 for a guy who don't need it. Why can't I offer $2 to another person who may need it. When I turned around and wanted to give him $2, he's gone.

Today, strangely, on my way to collect my pay. I felt quite bad the last time didn't really help a man who needed $2 bucks for a meal. However, maybe it's fate or coincident, when I reach City Hall on my way to pick up my cheque, I saw the same man, HE WAS THERE, HE asked me for spare change for food. Knowing that this man jolly well shouldn't be begging and I shouldn't be giving him, I took out my wallet and gave him a $2 note instead. I didn't really feel anything, not a pinch or joyful. Just felt that if someone can offer me a $2 to take the train, I can offer someone $2 to grab a meal.