You pile of stones, you waste, you desolation, I'll stuff you with misery till it comes out of your eyes. I'll change your heart into green grass, and all you love into a sheep. I'll turn you into a bad poet with dreams.
In Peter S. Beagle's "The Last Unicorn," the speaker expresses profound disdain towards someone, likening them to a lifeless pile of stones. This imagery highlights a deep sense of anger and betrayal, with the intent to inflict emotional pain on the other person. The use of strong language suggests a powerful transformation awaits, hinting that despite the current desolation, there is potential for renewal.
The quote illustrates the struggle between despair and hope, implying that the speaker aims to force a change in the other person's heart and outlook. By describing a shift towards something more vibrant, like green grass, and contrasting it with the mundane plea for connection represented by sheep, the speaker envisions a reawakening of creativity and emotion. The transformation into a "bad poet with dreams" suggests an acceptance of imperfection in the pursuit of beauty and meaning.
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