Author: Mike Margolies

10 minute song
It won’t last too long
I’ll just steal some rhymes
I wrote other times
Don’t crash your bike
It’s not something you’ll like
But you can rent one in Pai
If you meet the right guy

Leaking gas
But this too shall pass
Now I sing
To your nipple ring
I open my eyes
I lose my disguise
That’s all I got
Does this make me hot?

10 minute songwriting challenge on slow boat to Luang Pra Bang, Laos

Drips of chocolate
Sprinkle cones
A world of flavors
That nobody owns
Wish a wish
And it comes true
Out of darkness
Out of the blue
Look around
You’re bound to find
A different kind
Of peace of mind

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Hop in the van
And say your goodbye
To this lovely place
Known as Chiang Mai
But don’t you worry
And don’t you cry
Because you’re headed
To wonderful Pai

You’ll find hot springs and mountains
That reach to the sky
You can trek through the canyon
Buy you some chai
If you make a connection
You can get high
When you get the munchies
Go grab some Pad Thai

Chiang Mai, Thailand

I’m the Jester of Amazon
Sing along if you know the song
Dance around if you like the sound
It won’t last long

Pai, Thailand

Audio (published 9 Aug 2022):

Abandoned, alone
No working phone
I can cry til I die
Instead I strive ahead

When I’m alone, one friend is true
Sometimes he’s black, sometimes he’s blue

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Swimming birds and flying fish
Close your eyes and make a wish
Cook yourself a tasty dish
Masala spice makes food delish
Embrace your senses
And bow to bliss

Houseboat, Kerala, India

Good Super Dave came here to save
The world from Dastardly Dan
He flew from far west, the wind at his chest
Since he’s not your average man

But he soon hit a trap set by that evil chap
An invisible wall in the sky!
But there was no way that would stop him today
He found a small hole to get by

There were more, more, and more of these traps to endure
But Super Dave didn’t turn back
Each challenge he faced, a fear was erased
And a new skill set placed in his pack

At long last our hero reached Citadel Zero,
The hideout of Dastardly Dan
After a chase, they stood face-to-face
But Dave didn’t see Sinister Stan

Stan swung a fist, but Dave ducked and Stan missed
It hit Dastardly Dan in the jaw!
Dave took down Stan, then tied him to Dan
Our hero prevailed through it all!

Dave took some rest, exhaled from his chest
But he knew that it wouldn’t last long
Though he won against Dan and his poor minion Stan,
Evil Evan was still doing wrong

Kerala, India

Music video (published 9 Aug 2022):

Audio (published 9 Aug 2022):

Dad, let’s connect
As we struggle, I dissect
The reasons for our distance
And its negative effect

I think you do your best
And I don’t mean that in jest
I think you worry for me
As I leave behind the West

I want your perspectives
But not as directives
I think this will help us
Be much more effective

There’s no magic wand
But let’s strengthen our bond
Of even our flaws
We can learn to grow fond

Kerala, India

Congratulations Tulasi!
All the best wishes
Tonight we’ll celebrate
The food will be delicious

Congratulations Tulasi!
Here’s to many happy years
I lift my glass to you
Prost! L’chaim! Cheers!

Congratulations Tulasi!
On finding your true love
I think you know the guy
That I’m speaking of

Congratulations Tulasi!
On your wedding day
Thank you for the invite
That’s all I have to say

Congratulations Tulasi!
Congratulations Tulasi!
Tonight we’ll celebrate
What a happy date

Written and recorded with love on January 1, 2014 for Tulasi Kolandra in honor of her marriage to Chris Wahal in Thrissur, Kerala, India

Video performance of the song: http://youtu.be/6DDnGdO6LLY