Trough Half Full

The trough paint-mark said HALF when water kissed the line.

Look, said Spike. Is it half, more than half, or less than half?

Suzy lined her eye. Water sat under the mark — less than half. Not empty. Not full.

Less than half means top up. Guessing full when thirsty animals wait is not care.

They filled to the mark, then checked again. Half is a promise you can see.

Harare sipped. Paris practised manners. Moscow required room — half gave space.

Adventure Cap wanted a waterfall fill. Thinking Cap habit said stop at the mark.

Little Thunder drank like a mahogany metronome — steady, not greedy.

Kids: a glass of water — half, more, or less? Mark with a rubber band and check.

Estimate maths on a farm is noticing before you pour.

Care fills to need, not to splash glory.

Look at the mark. Name half, more, or less.