The guard
Beware
What refuses to be known
Festers unhealed
Too fragile, too painful
Passed from one to the next
Through generations
Stepped upon
Driven down
The way we do it
Becomes the only way
The guard does not let go
Lets no light in
Let’s talk about it
The things that cannot be said
~ Camille
“The guard” is a warning and an invitation — a poem about inherited silence, unhealed pain, and what happens when the unsaid becomes the only way.
Printed in vibrant red ink on earthy oatmeal-toned recycled paper, this piece holds a stark clarity — a call to let light in, to speak what’s been driven down, and to break the pattern by naming it.
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.
