Question

why did the poet have to wait near the water-trough? what did it tell about him?

Answer 1

The poet had to wait near the water trough because he was a second comer. The snake had been the first one there, where the water dripped from the tap in a small clearness and the poet had to wait for his turn because of the snake

Answer 2

Answer:

The poet had to wait near the water trough because

he had an unwanted guest there, i.e., snake. In order

to give it respect and also due to the hot weather, he

allowed it to have water first and waited for his turn

to come.