Question

why did the poet allows the snake to finish drinking water?

Answer 1

The snake had come to the trough to drink water before the poet. He felt honoured to host the snake and thus waited for  his turn. This tells us that the poet is a very humble man. He did not kill the guest i.e. the snake, as is the general reaction and is a man who is kind and brave enough to follow the voice of his heart.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation: it was a very hot day. Quotes on a snake who had come to drink water at is water Trough. The snake have registered is throat upon the stone bottom and was drinking water. He regarded Hill assist just and felt honoured

. So he did not disturb him and allowed him to finish drinking water.