Curiosity, Thoughts and Whatever...

This morning I saw a man on a motorcycle with 3 riding pillion. All of
them were school going kids and I could see 2 at the back wearing
small helmet. I couldn't get to see the kid on the front side whether
wearing any helmet or not. Nevertheless, what took me by surprise is
that 4 person was riding on a small little bike going on a reasonable
speed and wasn't on the side lane. I think the man was aware of the
danger and he was occasionally glancing back and on his side to check
for cars and etc. I slow down at the back of him to give him way and
to make sure he wasn't in any danger. I try to cover him as best as I
could.

Thoughts ran through my mind. Was he being careless, irresponsible or
just "no choice". Usually I would have judge him to be irresponsible
in occasion like this but somehow I was compassionate enough this
morning to actually think that perhaps he has no choice. He was just
sending his 3 school going kids and doing it the best that he could.
He is barely making it and to make ends meets he has no car. Thus, he
can't even afford to hire a transporter or getting the services of a
bus to send his kids to school. He has no choice and he knew he was
running foul of the law.

My heart really goes out to him and I really salute him and respect
him at the highest degree. I really felt for him. My only wish is that
I hope he really makes it good in life and pray that god will protect
him always. I hope that his kids will appreciate his dad when they
grow up and know the sacrifices that he had made for them. The love
and sacrifices of parents make for them are boundless and
unquantifiable.

I on the other hand feel a little bit ashamed of myself and felt that
I am miles apart from this man of high statue and an outstanding
father figure.