Relentless drudgery
Running on the treadmill
The sprint is futile there is no end
Only exhaustion to keep you company
In the midnight hour sleep is awoken
Rest cannot lay on a heavy chest
Lines trace out the picture
A dark figure appears
Rips back the sheets
Work cannot wait
The weary must work on
Without pay they are hidden away
Relentless is the need of greed
And the crumbs reduce to none
~ Camille
“Relentless drudgery” is a grim labour-nightmare — a poem about burnout, sleeplessness, and the machinery of greed that keeps the weary running until there’s nothing left.
Printed in vibrant red ink on earthy oatmeal-toned recycled paper, this piece carries a harsh, necessary truth — a reminder that work without rest, without fairness, without pay, is a kind of hidden violence.
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.
