Not perfection
Not perfection
So many scars to hide
So many stories untold
The pretense of it all
The burden of the barely honest
Disassembled to hideaway
Drifting as a castaway
Labelled and classified
Not the perfect life behind glass
Leaving the neat packaging to decompose
Exposed mess of birth, growth and wisdom
Rough roads, scrapped knees
Burnt and blistered vanity
And the glorious comfort in worn souls
No applause please
Just self-satisfaction
I stood, I fell, I stood again
Then I walked free
~ Camille
Not perfection
So many scars to hide
So many stories untold
The pretense of it all
The burden of the barely honest
Disassembled to hideaway
Drifting as a castaway
Labelled and classified
Not the perfect life behind glass
Leaving the neat packaging to decompose
Exposed mess of birth, growth and wisdom
Rough roads, scrapped knees
Burnt and blistered vanity
And the glorious comfort in worn souls
No applause please
Just self-satisfaction
I stood, I fell, I stood again
Then I walked free
~ Camille
Not perfection
So many scars to hide
So many stories untold
The pretense of it all
The burden of the barely honest
Disassembled to hideaway
Drifting as a castaway
Labelled and classified
Not the perfect life behind glass
Leaving the neat packaging to decompose
Exposed mess of birth, growth and wisdom
Rough roads, scrapped knees
Burnt and blistered vanity
And the glorious comfort in worn souls
No applause please
Just self-satisfaction
I stood, I fell, I stood again
Then I walked free
~ Camille
Poem Printed in Red Ink on A5 Earthy Recycled Paper - Oatmeal
All poetry prints are meticulously crafted on premium-quality papers using archival-grade inks. Each print is personally hand-signed and dated by Camille on the reverse side.
Ink: Vibrant red, providing a striking contrast against the oatmeal-toned background.
Paper: Acid-free and eco-friendly, ensuring lasting quality without compromising sustainability.
Size: A5 (148mm x 210mm) – perfect for framing or gifting.
Weight: 209gsm for a sturdy and premium feel.
Camille Delaquise (previously Camille Barr), is an Australian poet, musician and artist. Through poetry she finds music and through storytelling finds visual represtantion with her unqiue style of abstract art.