Me, a passionate Indian merchant br With twinkle in my eyes, br Treading on the half-erased foot-prints br On the sands of Time br On my romantic adventure, br To meet you my love. br br You, the elusive Persian princess, br A marvellously pied butterfly br With unique patterns of deep colours br Imprinted on your fluttering wings, br Hopping on and hopping off br On the fragile flowers of the oasis. br br I have for you br Gifts of gold, pearl, diamond, rubies br And other precious Indian gem stones br Stacked on a camel-back. br I have silk and honey br And exclusive red roses kept hidden br In my poetic heart all for you. br br I travel and travel relentlessly br On strange paths to meet you, br My princess of the oasis, br Where date-laden palm trees, br Chirping of the birds, br The colour and scent of desert vegetation br And the rhythm of the camel-bells br Ring a welcome tune br In a memorable bonanza.br br R.