The real market
I woke up crying
as the machine pulled
out the life next door
unsatisfied were the owners
of number seven’s beach shack
that sat unobtrusively
they took the trees
with such ease,
these natives gave
so much shelter
now are exchanged
for a double block
of buildings that
will emit spoil
the soil is already
in protest as it
is picked up by
a howling wind
that has come
to take it away
this slope is slippery
as it falls away
without roots
to keep it grounded
the community falls away
~ Camille
“The real market” is a grief poem for the land — a poem about development as extraction, where trees are removed like inconvenience and a community loses its roots.
Printed in vibrant red ink on earthy oatmeal-toned recycled paper, this piece holds a raw, local heartbreak — a reminder that when shelter is traded for profit, even the soil begins to protest, and everything starts to slip away.
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.
