The thesis, ‘The Truth Untold’, is composed of a poetry collection entitled, ‘Tacenda’ and a critical element entitled ‘All the King's Horses and All the King's Men’. The creative element, entitled ‘Tacenda’ is composed of 20 poems. Collectively, thesedelve into the implicit aspects of South Asian culture, shining light on the ambiguity present in desi family dynamics through themes of domestic violence, mental illness, sexuality, colourism, religion, and identity. The collection explores the unspoken truths and silenced voices within these cultural contexts, challenging societal norms and creating a space for healing and empowerment. Through evocative imagery and raw emotional expression, the poems navigate the complexities of familial relationships, the struggle for self-acceptance, and the intersections of gender, sexuality and cultural expectations. The aim is to bring awareness to these issues while fostering empathy and understanding.
The critical element, entitled ‘All the King's Horses and All the King's Men’ examines the inspirations that led me to writing these poems, the sociological climate present in South Asian families and history surrounding domestic violence against children in regard to gender identity, race and religion. It explores how culture and environment shapes the experience and healing of survivors especially within the context of immigration.
