Ioläus The man that was a ghost

"Ioläus" by James Allan Mackereth is a poetic exploration of life's big questions. This work blends poetry and prose to journey through love, loss, and what it means to be alive. The poems reveal the characters' spiritual paths with striking pictures and settings that stay with you. The main poem, "Ioläus," looks closely at the main character's thoughts as he deals with being alive, thinking about love, beauty, and time moving forward. Mackereth uses strong descriptions to show a character full of sadness and longing, talking to a ghost that represents both old friendship and grief. The poem feels timeless, taking readers on a trip through feelings everyone understands, like connection, the pain of losing someone, and the hope of starting over, as well as trying to make sense of a world that often doesn't seem to care.