Not perfection
So many scars to hide
So many stories untold
The pretense of it all
The burden of the barely honest
Disassembled to hideaway
Drifting as a castaway
Labelled and classified
Not the perfect life behind glass
Leaving the neat packaging to decompose
Exposed mess of birth, growth and wisdom
Rough roads, scrapped knees
Burnt and blistered vanity
And the glorious comfort in worn souls
No applause please
Just self-satisfaction
I stood, I fell, I stood again
Then I walked free
~ Camille
“Not perfection” is a refusal of the neat version of life — a poem that honours scars, mess, and the hard-won comfort of becoming.
Printed in vibrant red ink on earthy oatmeal-toned recycled paper, this piece carries a steady, unpolished truth — a reminder that you do not need applause, only your own self-satisfaction.
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.
