The Snake, The Bee and The Apple Tree

"Good afternoon!"
Buzzed the bee,
To the slithering snake
in the apple tree.

This tree is big
as big as two,
 big enough
for me and you.

Slide on over
and you shall see,
there's room for two
in this big tree.

I have an idea,
a thought or two
about this tree and
me and you.

We'll be tree mates,
we'll have it made.
We'll share the apples,
we'll share the shade.

I'll make honey.
You'll guard the tree.
We'll share a pot
of fresh brewed tea.

I'll sting the foe.
You'll bite the prey.
I'll pick wild flowers
 every day.

We'll be tree mates
you and I,
in this big tree
way up high.

So tell me snake
what do you say,
will you be
my friend today?"

"Just be quiet! 
For goodness sake! 
You talk too much,"
Hissed the snake.

"Your buzzing voice
is bugging me.
You're very loud
for a little bee.

There's no room for two,
I disagree.
I can't slide over
in this small tree.

I don't like honey.
I don't drink tea.
I don't share apples.
This here's my tree!

Were not alike
you and me.
I'm a grumpy snake.
You're a pesky bee.

We can't be friends
what will they say,
a snake and a bee?
No how, no way!"

"Well, excuse me!"
Buzzed the bee,
to the slithering snake
in the apple tree.

"There's no need
to offend.
I thought that you
could use a friend.

Your all alone
In this big tree,
without a friend
just like me.
 
It shouldn't matter
what others say.
If there is a will,
there is a way."

"Okay!  Okay!
Give me a break!
Don't start crying,"
hissed the snake.

"Listen here
you pesky bee.
I've got rules
for this tree.

We'll take turns.
We'll share the chores.
The right sides mine,
the left sides yours.

You'll rake the leaves.
I'll mow the yard.
This apple tree
we both will guard.

I'll be your friend
if you agree.
To share the chores
I'll share this tree."

"I'd do agree!"
Buzzed the bee,
to the slithering snake
in the apple tree.

They shared the tree.
They shared the chores.
We all have a friend,
how did you meet yours?