I seem to have it. A couple of minutes ago we passed by Pasay Road going to Edsa when we saw this cab driver talking to a traffic officer. I can see from the cab driver's face that he was pleading, asking the traffic officer if he could just let it go. My heart was crushed that very instant. Seriously. I wanted to go down the car and fix everything for the manong. It looked like no traffic violation was done, but don't know right? I wasn't really there when it happened. But maybe i just wish there was no violation because i know that the cab driver will lose a week's worth of earnings or even more. And where will he get the money to get back his license when he can barely reach the boundary? Then what will he bring home to his family? Where will he get the money for his kids' allowance? Will he resort to something desperate and illegal? It was a heartbreaking scene and i can't get over it! This is not the first time I've seen something like this and felt like helping the helpless, saving them from the unfortunate situation. This may sound really clueless, but why does it have to be like this? Why are there poor people? Why is it that even if people work hard, they still suffer? Can't they have a break?
I pray that one day when i wake up, the world will be free from poverty and suffering. I know that's far from happening, but i will continue to hope. And maybe next time i should really help instead of wishing i can help. I may not be able to save the world or even just our country, but i can do my own share and that's a start.
