Central Idea 

The poem shows man's relationship with nature. In the poem describes a green snake who is lying at a secluded place, perhaps resting. He is harmless, even to children. A person is chasing him in order to kill him because of fear. To save himself, he disappears in the water by making a wave movement. He hides in the green and thin grasses which grow in or near the water. Despite being attencked, the sanke makes its good escape, rather than retaliate. The poet applicates his grace and because it is harmless. The poet seems to be somewhat irritated with the behaviour of humans towards the nature. He says that it is foolish to kill a snake as soon as we see it. A snake generally bites in self protection only. He will do us no harm if he doesn't see any danger from us.