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The things we dare not tell (1901)

Poem by Henry Lawson (1901) "The Things We Dare Not Tell" by Henry Lawson was written in 1901 and subsequently published in his 1906 collection, 'When I was King and Other Verses'. The poem focuses on secrets and emotional burdens and is recognised as one of his notable works.  About the poem: The poem is a melancholic reflection on the societal pressure to hide true suffering, emotions, and secrets behind a polite mask, which was typical of that era. The poem also highlights the psychological toll of this forced conformity, arguing that people break their hearts trying to appear well. About Henry Lawson: Despite his position as the most celebrated Australian writer of the time (from the 1890s), Henry Lawson was deeply depressed and perpetually poor. This may have been the impetus for writing this poem. He lacked money due to unfortunate royalty deals with publishers. His ex-wife repeatedly reported him for non-payment of child maintenance. He was jailed at Darlinghurst for drunkenness, wife desertion, child desertion, and non-payment of child support seven times between 1905 and 1909, for a total of 159 days. He died aged 55. Unlike many of his contemporaries of his time, Henry Lawson wrote about the harsh realities of rural life. Additional background: Given Australia had recently passed through the Convict and Gold Rush eras, there would have been many men troubled by these times. Along with the economic crash of 1892-93, there were extremely high rates of suicide among older men, particularly in Asylums. Image: Photo portrait of Henry Lawson, 1910.