Why is Mercury usually hard to see without a telescope?

Well, imagine Mercury as a tiny, elusive bird flitting too close to the bright sun so we can't see it clearly. Because this closest planet to the sun likes staying close to its fiery friend, it's hide-and-seek game with us results in Mercury being usually tough to spot without help from a kind telescope. But don't worry, even the smallest moments of it peeking through the depths of space can bring a big spark of joy to our hearts.