Poetry gives the soul a voice. This collection of poetry from 'the padre poet' takes the reader on a journey across the vast scale of human existence. Haydn Parsons is a Poet, percussionist, spiritual director, and an Army Chaplain. Haydn enjoys time in the outdoors whenever he can. He can usually be found bushwalking with a trusty stick in one hand and a notebook and pen in the other; ready to capture in verse, any inspiration that he may find. Haydn's life experience and education includes having completed a trade as a fitter and machinist; a Diploma of Public Safety (Military Chaplaincy); Bachelor of Theology; spiritual direction formation; and a Master of Arts. In 2019 he published 'Beneath a sea of mask - a book of poetry', as well as two workbooks based on the SAFER wellbeing principles: 'Keeping yourself SAFER - developing habitual resilience and wellbeing practices in the community,' and 'The Resilient Fighting Force - developing habitual resilience …