Pink & Black

Pink can be many different shades

The wisps of a cloud during a sunset

A fresh stick of sugary bubble gum

The color of a newly opened cherry chap stick

A bright fiery color that is almost a red

Or a soft gentle color that is barley above fading into an orange

The pink on a peach right in between where the crimson and dreamsicle colors meet

The shade of my Grandmas lipstick that always adds a clashing pop of color

But pink cannot go with anything

It is very beautiful, but it only brings few colors to life

Black, on the other hand, is solid

Black is like a turtle

Covered in a hard shell

But full of life on the inside

Black is underestimated

There are many things that could be called black

The night sky clashing with chips of diamonds that some call stars

But, no

That is more of a deep mysterious purple

The faded words of a dusty old book

But wouldn't that be more of a very dark navy?

A smooth stone that is perfect for skipping

No, that is more of a cool deep grey

So what is black?

Are there different shades of the colors that swirl and mix?

Or is there only one solid shade?

It is a mystery to me

Most don't notice though

That black can go with everything

The bright red of a glossy fingernail

The gentle orange of a small purse

The daffodil yellow that is sprinkled across a white sun dress

The velvet green that runs across the hem of a Christmas dinner skirt

The soft faded blue of a pair of glasses

Or the midnight purple of an evening gown

And of course the crisp white of a pressed blouse

A good teacher should be the swirling color of black

Any student

Of any kind

One that loves art

Or perhaps math

One that has interests in sports

Or maybe in writing songs

Are full of different shades of different colors

It is very rare

To find a teacher who could go with any color

Teach any student

From anywhere

So when you do

Find the teacher that is the beautiful mysterious color of black

Consider yourself lucky

It is hard to find that perfect shade that goes with everything