Question

Hi , could someone help me with these 3 questions ( the poem is in the image )

1) What does the word ‘ slashed ’ suggest in the poem , nettles?
2) What does the word ‘ wounds ’ suggest in the poem , nettles?
3) What does the word ‘ watery ’ suggest in the poem , nettles?

Answer 1

1)violently cut
2)injury
3) sadness and some cheerfulness pouring through at the same time

Answer 2

1. To deeply cut something in a sweeping motion
2. A injury of some kind
3. He uses a grin a hide tears coming from his eyes