Winter is near
The winter of humankind draws near
Science has spoken in alarm
The day may be warm, unseasonal
Land whips at our faces
Too spoiled to take root
For all the rot we fed it
The well of life ran dry
As the last drop fell from our swollen lips
Our gods of gold had fallen short
Adorned in accolades we buried them too
Perhaps one day another kind
Will unveil our bones of mystery
On what was once such fertile ground
Should they enquire
How we never grew to regard our limits
To value the welfare of life and land
There remains of course one moment left
One movement to change the trajectory
Write a new chapter
To mark a start not the finale
~ Camille
“Winter is near” is a climate elegy with a final spark — a poem that faces the cost of spoiled abundance, names the false gods of gold, and insists there is still one moment left to change the trajectory.
Printed in vibrant red ink on earthy oatmeal-toned recycled paper, this piece carries stark urgency and stubborn hope — a reminder that a new chapter is still possible, if we choose a start instead of a finale.
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.
