My Conspicuous Invisibility - By McKenzie-Ann Morrow

Written By: McKenzie-Ann Morrow

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

In the poignant poem "My Conspicuous Invisibility," McKenzie-Ann Morrow delves into the complexities of being seen yet unseen. Submitted to the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, this work poignantly captures the essence of silence and the paradox of visibility in pain. McKenzie-Ann's piece, categorized under Poetry, invites readers into a deeply personal exploration of resilience and kindness amidst adversity.

About the Work

"My Conspicuous Invisibility" is a compelling exploration of themes such as silence, resilience, and childhood innocence. McKenzie-Ann Morrow uses vivid imagery and a reflective tone to convey the pain of being unnoticed yet unmistakably present. The poem's introspective mood and raw emotion invite readers to ponder the strength found in kindness and the struggle against unseen battles.

My conspicuous invisibility

Original Submission by McKenzie-Ann Morrow

My conspicuous invisibility

My conspicuous invisibility has always gotten me into trouble, despite what they said: “Be quiet and no one will notice you. No one will bother you”.

Instead, my silence screamed to my perpetrators, “hurt me”.

Every attempt I made to stay under the radar only made me more visible

Ridiculed for my every move, physically assaulted for my silence, mentally and psychologically manipulated.

I was seen in my silence but invisible in my pain.

I would cry in public, and it would go unnoticed; I would ask for help, and it would be brushed off. “Fight back, be strong”, they told me.

My strength was in silence and kindness; unfortunately, no matter how much I was hurt, I never resorted to the same forms of infliction as my abusers.

In fact, I would treat them kindly even after they had hurt me.

I would wave and smile; I even went as far as asking why they did what they did. It never solved the issue.

But I sometimes think my five-to ten-year-old self was so pure, I could not even comprehend why someone would hurt me, and my first response was to help my abusers rather than ridicule them.

I wish I had been treated with the same kindness.

I truly did not deserve the pain of being conspicuously invisible.

- McKenzie-Ann Morrow

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar serves as a prestigious platform for writers worldwide to showcase their talents. This competition celebrates diverse voices and creative expression, providing participants with the opportunity to share their unique narratives and poetic works with a global audience.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to McKenzie-Ann Morrow for sharing her evocative poem "My Conspicuous Invisibility" with us. Her participation in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 demonstrates her courage and talent in expressing profound personal experiences through poetry.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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