Chen Chang-yuan, a printing worker, composes poetry amidst the clamor of printing presses, using paper and pen during breaks from printing newspapers. His debut poetry collection, honored with the China Times Literature Award, resonates with the essence of labor, capturing nuanced emotions.

These poems navigate effortlessly between reality and imagination, reflecting life's challenges amid the noise of machinery. Life, like a precious flower, stands amidst the deafening noise, sparking the flames of creativity. Within the relentless hum of machines, the poet finds inspiration, exploring urban and rural life, wealth and poverty, light and darkness, joy and sorrow.

Work Notes, Chen's collection, delicately explores fading motifs, delving into the depths of human anguish, and embodies a profound, tranquil melody beneath the surface. Each verse encapsulates the essence of a life entwined with the rhythm of the printing press, offering a unique perspective on the world, captured in the simplicity of ink and paper.

*Recipient of the 2020 Taiwan Literature Golden Award; Yang Mu Poetry Award