Apostolos “Tolly” Kizilos and his wife, Betty Ahola Kizilos, were married for sixty years and Betty’s death was a blow the author couldn’t handle without extra help from above. Trips to the Soul shows the author’s way of coming out of his “dark night of the soul” by repenting, praying, committing to change and writing. The poems are arranged in four groups: “Love”, “Grief”, “Glimpses of Truth” and “Love Your Neighbor”. They reflect his faith experience of insightful moments as interpreted by a remarkable literary imagination. Tolly’s way of exploring the meaning of “Love Your Neighbor” is original and effective. Tolly’s memorable metaphors and vivid imagery sketch new ways to face the challenges of life and experience love and joy.
