A nurse’s prayer

I am Joana I wonder when or if I’m going to see my family again I hear the sound of guilt haunting me I see hope in the shape of a ship I know I’m meant to look after the ones in need I am not fooled by Alfred’s kindness I feel less alone with Florian by my side I touch people’s wounds to relieve them of their pain I worry I’ll never be free I cry when I think about the future I am Joana I understand the suffering and the desperation of others I say to never leave anyone behind I dream of building a family of my own I try to be faithful during hopeless times I hope others will care about me as much as I do for them I am Joana