Lets not pretend
Sometimes I am sad
I indulge in melancholy
Sometimes I am mad
Leaving no room for reason
Boredom too paid a visit
Then it wandered off
As if it did not care
Too vain to confess
My lesson is to let go
Note this one down
Next they come around
Emotions have an ebb and flow
The world is never still
There are days of sunshine
And days where it floods
Utopia is a fantasy
To say otherwise denies our:
Complexity
Sorrow
Joy
“Lets not pretend” is an honest inventory of feeling — a poem that refuses the utopia myth and makes room for the full weather of being human.
Printed in vibrant red ink on earthy oatmeal-toned recycled paper, this piece carries a grounded tenderness — a reminder that emotions ebb and flow, the world is never still, and truth lives in our complexity: sorrow and joy.
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.
