Growth Mentality

A Limerick for Work-Life Balance

By Michael O'KonisPublished 3 years ago • 1 min read

Work more so you can relax

Buy more to lower the tax

You’re trapped in a prism

Called capitalism

Complaints? Please send in a fax

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Michael O'Konis

is a storyteller and musician based in Los Angeles. They love to write queer characters in the intersection of sci-fi and magic. As both a novelist and lyricist, Michael writes to find humor, vulnerability, and growth in everyday scenarios.

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