Sleep Apnea

The boat bobs gently on the water
Rocking in sync with the beats of my heart
I spread my arms
And fall back
I see the sandy bottom
It beckons me to swim to it
I look up
Flickers of light bounces on the water's surface
Dancing in pulsetic rhythm with the waves
My chest begins to burn
I feel a panic in my chest
Kicking off from the bottom
I dart up towards the specks of light
The surface gets closer
Yet it seems too far away
I gasp for air
Taking in the murky water
I wake up coughing in my bed
Eyes watering I take a deep breath
The air fills my lungs
I lay my head on my pillow
Closing my eyes I drift off
To slumber
The boat bobs gently on the water
Rocking in sync with the beats of my heart