Roots
A grounding sensation
A place to call home
To hang a hat
A place to grow
The dream we all have
Remains attached
Even when uprooted
Aching to find fertile ground
Where to now?
Displaced wearily they wander
I have known this journey
Packed the bags, paid the toll
Searched the hills, followed the streams
To find a place, a home
Still the roof is rented
Denying the roots
To community
Decay seeps in
~ Camille
“Roots” is a housing-era lament — a poem about displacement, the hunger for fertile ground, and what happens when renting becomes a barrier to belonging.
Printed in vibrant red ink on earthy oatmeal-toned recycled paper, this piece carries a grounded sorrow — a reminder that a home isn’t just a roof, it’s roots, and when those roots are denied, community starts to fray.
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.
