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`The` Desert Rose - my sweet intoxication

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How did the lyrics go?.. "each of her veils, a secret promise".. Literally, around every corner of this exquisite beauty awaits to be discovered a fascinating new experience. Sting`s gotta see this one. Pity if he wasn`t invited. So many other stars were. From Naomi Campbell`s flawless skin and long legs to Captain Jack Sparrow's love for roses (and 'Lilies' of course) this wonder of a structure has earned the right to yawn and say, I've seen them all. I think her human form would be Marilyn Monroe. The self assured way this structure stands overlooking the Doha skyline reminds me of Ms Monroe's confident poses. Btw, I wonder how celebrities feel when admiring something more awe-provoking than themselves. Harmonizing nature and physics at its best, the D.R. Is more than just a `museum` in the traditional sense. I don`t think I am `travelled enough` to remark as to whether there is another structure that matches such uniq...