A house on fire
The future is already here
Chances hanging by the last thread
Tombstones written in advance
Abandoned on the bookshelf
Weeping willows weep no more
Without a breeze to carry change
Development grew evermore
Across a barren land
A sterile existence takes its last breath
Inside, the faint buzz no longer stirs
Recycled air dulled perception
Then we lost connection
Sirens fade into the background
Windows closed
Doors locked to the world
Distance closes in
~ Camille
“A house on fire” is a climate-era elegy — a poem of last threads, sealed windows, and the slow horror of realising the future has already arrived.
Printed in vibrant red ink on earthy oatmeal-toned recycled paper, this piece holds a stark, cinematic dread — a reminder of what happens when we lose connection, lock the doors, and let the sirens fade into the background.
Print Details
Ink: Vibrant red — a striking contrast against the oatmeal-toned background
Paper: A5 earthy recycled paper, acid-free and eco-friendly
Size: A5 (148mm x 210mm) — ideal for framing, pinning, or gifting
Weight: 209gsm — sturdy with a premium feel
Finish: Professionally printed with archival-grade inks for long-lasting colour and clarity
Signature: Hand-signed and dated by Camille on the reverse of every print
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Styling Notes
This A5 print fits standard A5 frames and also works beautifully matted for a more gallery-style presentation. A meaningful gift for poetry lovers, creatives, and thoughtful interiors.
About the Artist
Camille Delaquise is an Australian poet, abstract artist, and musician creating work that speaks to the emotional depth of everyday life. Her poetry, art, and music are united by a distinctive voice — reflective, intuitive, and deeply human — with themes of connection, transformation, vulnerability, and inner strength running throughout. Each piece is part of a wider creative practice built on honesty, beauty, and expression, offering collectors something more than decoration: work with presence, meaning, and lasting emotional resonance. For those looking to buy art or poetry that feels personal, contemporary, and genuinely original, Camille Delaquise’s work offers a compelling and collectible voice in Australian creative culture.
