I'm sorry bro...

I'm feeling terrible. Less than an hour ago I was off buying some quick mid-week groceries. As I was walking out of the parking lot and onto the store's sidewalk a nice, young, quiet voice reached out to me to ask if I could help with some change, as he needed a greyhound bus ticket. In a moment I regret, I just told him "I'm sorry bro", and went into the store. On my way out I felt some relief, as I saw a couple giving the young man some change. It hurt me because this young man was around my age, maybe a bit younger. I don't know about his situation, and why he needed the bus ticket, I don't even know if it was money for drugs, or if he was really sincere. But I feel horrible that I looked him in the eyes and told him no. I feel ashamed, especially because I felt like he was being sincere. It feels better to get this off my chest, though I hope the young man can get himself off the streets and into a successful situation soon.