The real market
The real market
I woke up crying
as the machine pulled
out the life next door
unsatisfied were the owners
of number seven’s beach shack
that sat unobtrusively
they took the trees
with such ease,
these natives gave
so much shelter
now are exchanged
for a double block
of buildings that
will emit spoil
the soil is already
in protest as it
is picked up by
a howling wind
that has come
to take it away
this slope is slippery
as it falls away
without roots
to keep it grounded
the community falls away
~ Camille
The real market
I woke up crying
as the machine pulled
out the life next door
unsatisfied were the owners
of number seven’s beach shack
that sat unobtrusively
they took the trees
with such ease,
these natives gave
so much shelter
now are exchanged
for a double block
of buildings that
will emit spoil
the soil is already
in protest as it
is picked up by
a howling wind
that has come
to take it away
this slope is slippery
as it falls away
without roots
to keep it grounded
the community falls away
~ Camille
The real market
I woke up crying
as the machine pulled
out the life next door
unsatisfied were the owners
of number seven’s beach shack
that sat unobtrusively
they took the trees
with such ease,
these natives gave
so much shelter
now are exchanged
for a double block
of buildings that
will emit spoil
the soil is already
in protest as it
is picked up by
a howling wind
that has come
to take it away
this slope is slippery
as it falls away
without roots
to keep it grounded
the community falls away
~ 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.