Masked Conversations

Working 12-hour shifts during this COVID-19 period in a busy tertiary Emergency Department (ED) in Singapore [1], there is barely time to reflect. Finally, as I take a breather, various conversations flood my mind, stirring a wave of emotions and thought-provoking perspectives about humanity, which this narrative depicts. Our calling in medicine “You work here? Tough job!” commented the driver as I boarded the taxi home from work. “This is what we signed up for.” I replied, in a fatigue-laden voice.