When the Spirit Moves Me: Examinations of Faith - Paperback

by John Zedolik (Author)

In this collection I offer perspectives regarding spirituality, faith, and religion. Rather than attempting to proselytize or offer pat answers and dogma, I explore memory and experience tied to a Christian upbringing--an upbringing that resonates with imagery and emotion whose power and depth is lasting. Though much of the inspiration for this collection lies in this upbringing, it does not focus on nostalgia but rather upon the ongoing effects and mental experiences that relate to spirituality. Thus, many poems stem from recent inspiration. As a whole, I reflect upon the thoughts, observations, and feelings as a seeker continually attuned to the poetic possibilities that spirituality has brought and will continue to bring.

Author Biography

John Zedolik is an adjunct professor of English at Chatham and Duquesne universities in Pittsburgh. He has published poems in such journals as Commonweal, Poem, Poetry Salzburg Review (AUT), Transom, and in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. In 2019, he published a full-length collection, entitled Salient Points and Sharp Angles. His iPhone is his primary poetry notebook, and he hopes his use of technology to craft this ancient art remains fruitful.