sleep was out of the question

for if i were to speak of it
i would have to lay on a bed
or secure a pillow behind me
either ways i would have to open
close
open
my eyes.
excuse the fear
if you please
for if i were to open
and close
i would have to see
a bed
a room
a pillow
a set of eyes.
nothing bothers me more
than them.
nothing bothers me more
than sleep
and dreams.