Reptilian

Cold

Scaley

Repulsive

Scary

Quiet

and...

Sneaky even...

because you never hear them coming

until they are near you.

what could a reptile want 

that doesn't endanger onlooker?

It's how most things survive

moving beneath the surface

or quietly in plain sight,

so as to not bring attention

unwanted attention 

to themselves

may I learn from these creatures

and thrive.