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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

We Are More Than a Hashtag

by Roger Chao
25 Oct 2025

We are more than a hashtag, more than a trend, More than a story you post and pretend ...

Poet's Corner

My Country

by Roger Chao
16 Oct 2025

Australia, you build your monuments high, so the past stays out of sight ...

Poet's Corner

Digital Serfs

by Roger Chao
27 Sep 2025

In the glow of the screen, where pixels dance and flicker bright, we trade our days for data streams, surrendering the night ...

Poet's Corner

The Sky is on Fire, and So Are We

by Roger Chao
19 Sep 2025

The sky is on fire, and so are we, the air is thick with death ...

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