by Fiona Hernandez Inspired by "Ophelia" (1851) by John Everett Millais It was inevitable, my eternal suffering. As long as my heart longed for you I could not be free cursed by my fate obscure sorrows conume me until I am swallowed whole. My soul depletes me, obscure sorrows consume me until sink into darkness Alone Fixated on my trouble breath that breathes for you and searches for only you let me go wilting away, sweet silent daffodils drift in the roar of the swollen tide

by Jenna Johnson Inspired by "The Death of General Wolfe" (1770) by Benjamin West Here lies the death of Wolfe he, who was living, is now dead surrounded by the soldiers who kneel, who watch his soul slowly slip from his lips cocked sideways, a choked sad smile half-parted, plump red flesh more of a faint orange tint now hid mind dangles helplessly between consciousness and the clouds above that haunt and hover that watch him wither away death fights with his teeth and tongue

by Abby Kim Inspired by "Painting of Pompeii" by Unknown A poor man gazes beyond the distance hoping to see his loved one appear at any moment around the corner his hands clasped behind his back squeezing 'til they turn red he discerns chatter behind him a woman's voice his head whips around and there she is dressed like a shining pearl amidst the ragged wall scarred by graffiti confused by her surroundings the woman taps a shoulder two men a sea of smiles emerge as they chat