Question

what does the poet wish for the snake

Answer 1

The poet wishes that the snake be left unharmed. He wants it to go over the water into the reeds to hide.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The poet wishes for the snake that it be left unharmed. He wants the snake to go over the water and further into the reeds to hide. The poet feels that the beauty of the snake and its appearance is a distinctive attribute.