"You say you want wisdom; that comes with a price.
Think long and be sure that you want my advice.
You say you want freedom from glass mountain dreams,
That all of your ballgowns have ripped at the seams...

Well, if you are certain and tired of your skin,
Then take off your crown, dear, and ask me again.
But darling, take care as you start down this track,
For knowledge leaves scars, and there's no turning back...

Knowledge is blood mixed with honey, my daughter,
And glass-slipper shards piercing hearts.
Knowledge is second sons seeking the slaughter,
And princesses playing their parts.

Knowledge is poison and knowledge is pain
And knowledge is brambles and briars.
Knowledge is standing alone in the rain
And cursing all princes for liars."
-- Seanan McGuire, Mixed With Honey

Blood mixed with honey -- coral and amber and pearls for the princesses who've taken off their crowns.

Tiny gold seed beads set off the larger stones in this 24 inch long strand. Bears as always my signature handmade clasp.

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