The sonnet of Soul

Extracted from Pride and Prejudice (2005)

Elizabeth Bennet: ... I wonder who first discovered the power of poetry in driving away love?

Mr Darcy: I thought that poetry was the food of love.

Elizabeth Bennet: Of a fine stout love, it may. But if it is only a vague inclination I'm convinced one poor sonnet will kill it stone dead

Mr Darcy: So what do you recommend to encourage affection?

Elizabeth Bennet: Dancing. Even if one's partner is barely tolerable.

(and she turns her back against Mr Darcy, and walks away.... smiling *strikeeee ONE!)

I would have to agree with Mr Darcy there. Poetry is indeed the most apt medium of romantic expression. Deep feelings and emotions can only be illustrated with Beautiful words.

Enjoy the sonnet (to my non-Malay readers, i'm sorry i cant translate it for you. I may do more harm and injustice to it =p)

Gurindam Jiwa
(sung by R.Ismail & Rafeah Buang)
(Lyrics written by Wandly Yazid)

Tuai padi antara masak

esok jangan layu-layuan
Intai kami antara nampak
esok jangan rindu-rinduan

Anak cina pasang lukah
lukah dipasang di Tanjung Jati
Di dalam hati tidak kulupa
sebagai rambut bersimpul mati

Batang selasih permainan budak
daun selasih dimakan kuda
Bercerai kasih talak tiada
seribu tahun kembali juga

Burung merpati terbang seribu
hinggap seekor di tengah laman
Hendak mati dihujung kuku
hendak berkubur di tapak tangan

Kalau tuan mudik ke hulu
carikan saya bunga kemboja
Kalau tuan mati dahulu
nantikan saya dipintu syurga

I'm not so sure if this is considered a sonnet (dunno wad that means! Ja.. ur expert opinion please) But, listening to this song being sung Live, it brings new meaning to love songs, really. You cant find the lyrics blatantly saying 'I love you's'. Instead, such emotion is described by innocent actions of taking a peek to see what that special someone is doing, the promise to stay together till eternity, and even if eternity doest exist on earth, the love and longingness will continue in the after-world life. Such subtle words describing passionate intimacy, deep feelings and hopeful future... (obviously smitten)

Humaira
and that affair with the 7 composers.
Priceless!