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Roger
Chao

Roger Chao is an Australian writer dedicated to social justice. With a passion for crafting thought-provoking poetry, he aims to inspire readers to reflect on their role in creating positive change. Through his verse, Roger encourages critical thinking and active participation in making a difference in the world.


Roger Chao is an Australian writer dedicated to social justice. With a passion for crafting thought-provoking poetry, he aims to inspire readers to reflect on their role in creating positive change. Through his verse, Roger encourages critical thinking and active participation in making a difference in the world.


Poet's Corner

The News Won’t Say Her Name, But I Will

by Roger Chao
13 Jun 2025

She was more than ink on a fleeting page, more than a case on file ...

Poet's Corner

Your Plastic Will Outlive Us All

by Roger Chao
08 Jun 2025

They said the future would shine like pearl, a place of wonders yet untold ...

Epicure

The West Is Red

by Roger Chao
04 May 2025

The West is red, the tweets are loud, the slogans reach the sky, The faithful cheer, their banners wave, the facts just roll on by. The greatest man to ever live - so modest, kind, and true! He tells us he alone can fix the mess we never knew. The...

Poet's Corner

The Measure of a Man

by Roger Chao
26 Apr 2025

What makes a man in times like these ...

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