African Beauty br br A lovely vision in the desert sun, br A stunning flower, in full bloom. br Her life's path has just begun, br To find a dashing groom. br br No sooner puberty starts br Her life was destined to part br And body appear the curves br Past view of life will depart br br As quick as melted snow br The winds of change will blow br Her course will rapidly change br To womanhood prearrange.