Apostolos Tolly Kizilos

Trips to the Soul Apostolos Tolly Kizilos

Apostolos ÒTollyÓ Kizilos and his wife, Betty Ahola Kizilos, were married for sixty years and BettyÕs death was a blow the author couldnÕt handle without extra help from above. Trips to the Soul shows the authorÕs way of coming out of his Òdark night of the soulÓ by repenting, praying, committing to change and writing. The poems are arranged in four groups: ÒLoveÓ, ÒGriefÓ, ÒGlimpses of TruthÓ and ÒLove Your NeighborÓ. They reflect his faith experience of insightful moments as interpreted by a remarkable literary imagination. TollyÕs way of exploring the meaning of ÒLove Your NeighborÓ is original and effective. TollyÕs memorable metaphors and vivid imagery sketch new ways to face the challenges of life and experience love and joy.