An empty grave
So, nobody reads poetry anymore?
Still, there are whispers here and there
Spoken in hushed tones
As if someone has passed
Poems visiting as ghosts
Disappearing with the dawn
Three-word slogans cast a spell
So nobody reads poetry anymore
As if there is nothing left to know
Truth submerged by fast-paced gabble
Sport on every channel, the race is on
So nobody reads poetry anymore
‘Manufactured consent’ tells us so
What to say, how to think
How to for dummies
So nobody reads poetry anymore
Even so poetry persists …
In the love we show
Within words that inspire
Fighting the good fight
Such is the poetry of life
That nobody reads, forever recited
Passed down entwined generations
Sparking the imagination for evermore
~ Camille
“An empty grave” is a eulogy with teeth — a poem that mourns the way attention is hijacked, then insists poetry survives anyway, threaded through love, resistance, and everyday language.
Printed in vibrant red ink on earthy oatmeal-toned recycled paper, this piece holds a living defiance — a reminder that even if nobody “reads” poetry, it’s still here, forever recited, sparking imagination across generations.
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.
