For a school project, I was tasked with creating a zine inspired by a poem—either an existing one or an original piece—with the aim of visually narrating a story. I chose to write my own poem, centered around a snail that innocently goes about its life, crawling across a mail envelope. However, its quiet journey takes a dark turn when a postman, disturbed by the snail’s mucus trail, violently removes it, ultimately resulting in the snail's death.

The message behind this story is intentionally simple yet impactful. I wanted to highlight the cruelty that often goes unnoticed in everyday actions—particularly how some people react to snails. Unfortunately, it's not uncommon for people to smash or forcefully throw snails simply because they’re seen as inconvenient or unpleasant to touch.

In structuring the poem, I began by setting a calm and relatable scene that reflects the snail’s natural behavior—its slow pace, its curiosity, and its harmless presence. The sudden shift into violence serves to provoke thought and emotion, emphasizing how small creatures can be victims of careless actions. Through this narrative, I aimed to raise awareness of our role in the ecosystem and to encourage a more compassionate perspective, even toward the smallest of beings.


A snail arrived by mail today,
Just how the snail got there,
I really can’t say.
But he’s a real smart one,
I hope he’ll stay.

I see the postman coming again,
As he grabs the envelope to re-check the stain.

Crickey! The snail is covering the address.
He waves the envelope up and down…
But the snail stays!
Sir Muller throws the envelope on the floor and lifts his knee up like a roar!

Should not have followed anymore…