Shivani Kundu Poet Free verse

Water Right

Watering all the same won't make them bloom—
it's watering each by its need that does.

Pour the same on all, and some will drown,
while others wither, still begging for more.

It's not just about watering...

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Sotto Poet August 23, 2026 at 2:55 AM A smart and stunningly clear concept for wellbeing and true self-care. Being fair does not mean being equal; it means giving everyone the resources they need to succeed, as the feeding image clearly shows. Shivani Kundu August 23, 2026 at 3:24 AM So true. Thank you so much, that really means a lot. Glad the message came through.

Alison A Smith August 23, 2026 at 1:32 AM A wise, beautifully simple reflection on care and individuality. The watering metaphor makes a powerful truth clear: fairness is not sameness, but giving each person what they need to flourish. Shivani Kundu August 23, 2026 at 1:42 AM Beautifully said, and true. Fairness isn't sameness — it's attention. Thank you for sitting with all the poems and reading between the lines. I truly appreciate it. Thanks again.