Visibility Zero - By Paridhi Garg

Written By: Paridhi Garg

Category: Essay

Competition: Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

In the realm of introspective essays, Paridhi Garg presents "Visibility Zero," a poignant piece that delves into the essence of life's fleeting moments. As part of the Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, this essay invites readers to pause and reflect on the beauty and impermanence of life. Through an exploration of time, love, and the universe's subtle magic, Paridhi's work resonates with a timeless theme of cherishing the present.

About the Work

"Visibility Zero" captures the reader with its reflective tone and evocative imagery. Paridhi Garg paints a vivid picture of life's overlooked moments, urging an appreciation for the transient beauty around us. The essay's emotional depth and philosophical musings create a tapestry of thoughts that invite contemplation. Its rich use of metaphor and imagery evokes a sense of wonder and gratitude for the subtle, often invisible, joys of existence.

Visibility Zero

Original Submission by Paridhi Garg

There comes a moment that stirs you up like hell. You knew it had been there since always but you were so confined in getting the list of shit done that you shoved away the recurring feelings. Thinking you’ve enough time for all, you’ve enough nights for star gazing, enough days to laugh, to soak in the sun, enough moments to love, enough time here to witness lives and universe magic.

With each passing day and night, a reality check finally comes at time when no time’s left, when you can’t trust the very next moment ,when you can’t laugh out your heart, when you can’t hug tight, when you can’t just say thank you to those people and things that has been there all along, cheering in unexpected ways, but without getting in between your visibility. Those balloons and bubbles, toffees and gums, parks and runs, fights and fun, sharing and tearing, mine and yours, us and alone, from let’s go to let go, for who made you hate life and making eventually love life the most, from hards and the ease, all that had been here and always will be.

Just in time, for once, clear up your invisibly visible glasses, laugh without reason, love without calculations, pat yourself, smile often;

and just so you know, you are loved by the universe, smell like the wet grass, dance like a butterfly, feel like home’s peace, and magical like a shooting star. Hold this very moment, let it sink in

About the Competition

The Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar celebrates diverse literary voices across genres. This annual event encourages participants to express their unique perspectives and creativity. It serves as a platform for writers like Paridhi Garg to share their profound insights and engage with a global audience, fostering a vibrant community of literary enthusiasts.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Paridhi Garg for contributing "Visibility Zero" to the Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Your introspective essay reminds us of the beauty in life's transient moments. We look forward to seeing more of your reflective works.

About Hashtag Kalakar

Hashtag Kalakar is a creative platform dedicated to providing artists, writers, singers and other creative talents with opportunities to showcase their work and reach wider audiences through competitions, features and creative initiatives.