be kind. when you can.

be kind. your heart knows when to. 

it's happened twice already.

twice in a space of, i dunno, 10 years maybe?
but it's happened twice already.
two times i had the chance to help strangers.

...but i didn't.

back in uni, on a horribly rainy day,
i was lugging my groceries to the car,
and here i was half running in the rain

and i saw an old couple standing in the corner,
still getting drenched in the heavy rain,
presumably waiting for someone to pick them up.

...and i didn't even offer to give them a lift.

fast forward to yesterday evening,
i was waiting for my order at the food counter,
then this old lady (i think), came up and said;

"...i have a coupon, how much would it cost
to add fries with that? is this enough for it?..."

...and i didn't even offer to buy her a meal

why on earth didn't i run over to the couple,
and asked; "...do you need a lift? i can send you..."
why on earth didn't i say to the counter girl,
"...please get this lady the set meal please, on me..."

it just saddens me deeply that i didn't even react
or think quickly enough to instantly help them out,
when it clearly was in my power to do so?

it. just. feels. horrible.

i could've made sure an old couple returned safely home,
i could've made sure a lady had a nice meal to eat,
but i was stupid enough not to do something about it

i don't tend to have regrets in my life,
but those two incidents has stuck with me.
and i hope that they are all in good stead now. amin.

if your heart terdetik, be kind. it must be worth it.