Apostolos "e;Tolly"e; 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 "e;dark night of the soul"e; by repenting, praying, committing to change and writing. The poems are arranged in four groups: "e;Love"e;, "e;Grief"e;, "e;Glimpses of Truth"e; and "e;Love Your Neighbor"e;. They reflect his faith experience of insightful moments as interpreted by a remarkable literary imagination. Tolly's way of exploring the meaning of "e;Love Your Neighbor"e; 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.