Nightmares

It seems so far
Too far to reach
Too far to touch.

The distance gets further
It grabs onto my mind like
Hands to my neck.

Squeezing more and more
My breath turning to steam in the
Cool air.

Always a catch to my nightmares
When suddenly the breathing stops.
(Never having the strength.)

The sleep seizing me in death
While the life leaves my eyes.
(Heart fails to beat.)

Body falls and falls
Black engulfing the soul
Then I awake.