Waking up in a lot of pain
Body carrying yesterday's stress
Playing back everything in my head
Because I am not a professional worker
I got people lives in my hand
I put my heart into making people smile
I use my body to help people heal
To keep others safe
I use my mind to make wise decisions for others
Because I am not a professional
I am fatigued and burned out
But this is a career I prayed for
A career I got my degree and license in
Because I am not a professional
Planned to advance my knowledge and re-enter a higher-level program
To change my status to a higher unprofessional job
Hahaha!
That's insane!
Professional or unprofessional it is still my calling
Even though it is hard, it is still a place where I can fulfill my purpose
God give me strength
Make me qualified
For this profession
Because I am unprofessional by government standards
About the Creator
L.I.E
Hey, I'm Emily! Thanks for reading. Hope you read something that inspires you. Or something that you find relatable.

Comments (3)
Very nice I like this. I was a mental health nurse and loved every moment of it….i used to say I am not a professional to be told but you are by all who knew me😊🌼🌼
That is 100% politics BS, Nurses are very professional, not just as people but as something that is desperately needed. I didn't see one degree on that list that wasn't expensive as hell to complete, or desperately needed these days. Just one of the reasons they want to stop providing financial aid, and many of the noted professions are fields dominated by women. It is just more fascist BS, making people angry, and taking things away from us.
The struggle to follow a career really comes through here, thankyou for sharing xx