Half the Water Drum

The water drum held eight bucket-marks when full.

Half for now, said Spike. How many buckets is half of eight?

Suzy split the marks: four and four. Half of eight is four.

They poured four into the trough line and left four for later heat.

Not five because thirst felt loud. Loud is not a measuring cup.

Quails appreciated the plan. Chickens practised patient queue maths.

Adventure Cap wanted empty-and-refill theatre. Care saved the reserve.

Thinking Cap habit: name half, then pour. Cap does not invent litres.

Little Thunder sipped elsewhere like a mahogany gentleman.

Kids: eight biscuits — half is four. Share, then check.

Farm fractions are promises animals can drink later.

Lead keeps tomorrow’s water honest.

Half of eight = four.