Deep in debt
Universal are the laws of balance
Aligning negative with positive
The essence of life
Dig a hole to build a mountain
The sum of both is none
A rule of give and take
In this space the river of knowledge resides
Flowing freely in the passage of time
All ownership is void
Our mass of negative energy is accelerating
A debt so deep it is our grave
Time to weigh with considerable evaluation
The law we cannot buy
Before we are lost in space
Balanced out by nature’s scale
A counterbalance is change
Moving to a new state of mind
To nurture not own
~ Camille
“Deep in debt” is a philosophical reckoning — a poem about balance as law, the illusion of ownership, and the cost of accelerating harm until nature’s scale answers back.
Printed in vibrant red ink on earthy oatmeal-toned recycled paper, this piece carries a clean moral gravity — a reminder that the law we can’t buy is balance, and the counterweight we still have is change: to nurture, not own.
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.
