14.Dear humans(人类)
It's the first time I write to you, my children. First, let me tell you more about my family. Dear humans, I have many other children. Some of them fly in the sky;some of them swim in the water;some live in
ice-covered places;some run in the grasslands.
Some of them are very small;some of them are as big as cars, such as elephants.
They might be very close to you, or even live in your house. But there are others that you may never have the chance to meet.
You bring them home to be your friends and helpers. You put them in zoos. You kill (杀害) them for their meat, even for fun. They bring you money and happiness, but also bring you diseases (疾病) and death (死亡).
I hope you can remember that wild animals are not your food, clothes or furniture. They are not killers, either. They are, in fact, your brothers and sisters. You should grow up together.
Humans, you are smart and hardworking. You can decide where you go, as well as where I go.
But you are not kind to me. You change my weather, my lands, my forests, my rivers…. You ask so much of me, more than what I can give you. I'm worried that one day you will be lonely (孤单的).
So, grow up, humans. I hope you and all the wildlife can live happily in my arms.
Yours,
Mother earth