Cream, sensual petals, bow in pure acquiesce
glow radiant reflection, supreme holiness,
lending soft shadow during lengthening hours
relentless, succumbing, fresh, copious showers.
Wind becomes stronger as clouds slowly gather in
sky darkens gradually, covering tightened skin,
hairs raised up, in strong tension, from friction embalmed
two similar situations, uptight or calm.
Dashed oak-leaves lay strewn, on rain-soaked woodland footpath
torn emotions linked to life's emotional wrath,
yet there in a special space stand insignias
not ruined nor broken, but steel magnolias.
Honorable mention
Adding your comment:
You have such a way with words that allows the reader to SEE into your work and your heart. Nice work Katie! Best of luck to you in the contest. I appreciate your taking the time and making the effort to enter. I hope it proved to be an enjoyable experience and challenge for you. 
