How to Sleep

A poem about the some thoughts I have about sleeping, I mean who likes being that vulnerable?

My bedroom window must

be opened. Otherwise, I'm afraid

I might suffocate.

If the air isn't circulating,

how do I know I'm getting oxygen.

I find myself gasping while I try to fall asleep.

And even though I'm freezing,

the window gets cracked &

the fan gets turned on.

I can't sleep with my blankets covering

my mouth, because what if someone

pours concrete on me while I sleep?

Whenever I'm in a car.

I don't understand how I can breathe.

And the seat belt always feels too tight,

my brain doesn't feel comflorable

traveling at this speed.

My temperature is rising &

I'm sweating.

Convinced I'm about to throw up.

I often sleep while traveling.

Because I've heard that

if you are asleep during a crash

you are move likely to survive.

I wonder, when you suffocates

if it really is just like falling asleep?