The Thief of Joy

by Smoke Detectors

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I am the thief of joy
sit by my bedside
let me try and bring you down
all of the things you love
will be extinguished
on someday not far from now

I am the ace of swords
I bring you heartbreak
things seem bad but are much worse
you'd like to lift me up
but are mistaken
let me hand you down this curse

I am the Sam Carana
Arctic News Blog
XR cannot turn back time
Big Tech cannot contain
the methane timebomb
unless feedback loops rewind

I am the clock that stops
halfway through countdown
get it now and give it up
now is the time to love
if you can manage
choose thee wisely of these cups

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released August 6, 2023

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