A Letter from a Snake

Dear Human Child,
You look at me with such wonder in your eyes.
The grown ones have not yet taught you to fear me,
And that, I think, is a good thing.
You should not be afraid;
I am no warrior.
I would rather hide from you than fight you.
Humans are the scary ones.
Please, little person, do not lose that wonder in your eyes.
Respect me, respect my brothers,
But, please, don't be afraid.
We do not mean to frighten so many.
I do not want the big people to teach you fear.
I want them to teach you to love, respect, and cherish us.
We do so much more for you that you know.
Always keep that wonder, Child.
Your Friend,
Snake.