The Absolute Wanderer
A poem by Wayne M. McDonnell
Art: Wanderer Awake by Android Jones
Music: Come Get This by Tyrell
About the Poem
Wayne M. McDonnell’s “The Absolute” explores the elusive nature of a boundless, conscious energy that pervades all dimensions, including the time-space realm we inhabit, yet remains imperceptible to ordinary awareness. The poem’s dramatic situation hinges on a profound metaphysical quest: human consciousness must achieve such intense focus that its brainwave frequency condenses into a solid line on an oscilloscope, a state of altered awareness that unlocks access to non-time-space dimensions through Planck’s Distance—a quantum mechanics principle describing the points of rest within each oscillation. The mood is meditative and urgent, as the stakes involve bridging the gap between physical reality and the infinite, boundaryless source from which all energies flow. By grounding abstract spiritual concepts in scientific imagery, McDonnell invites readers to contemplate the rigorous inner discipline required to perceive what overlays our everyday existence, transforming the poem into a contemplative guide for those seeking contact with the Absolute.
About the Music
Tyrell’s “Come Get This” is a hypnotic and groovy fusion of pop, alternative hip hop, and classic pop sensibilities, built on a warm, mid-tempo beat that feels both cool and inviting. The instrumentation layers a sleek, pulsating bassline with crisp, understated percussion and silky synth pads, creating a sultry, almost cinematic atmosphere that evokes late-night drives and stylish social gatherings. The track’s mood balances effortless swagger with a cozy, sexy warmth, making it ideal for fashion runways, promotional videos, or party playlists where a confident, hypnotic energy is needed. Tyrell channels the laid-back charisma of early 2000s hip hop with a modern pop polish, giving the piece a timeless yet contemporary feel. Its smooth, repetitive hooks and lush production invite listeners to move without urgency, capturing a sense of cool, magnetic allure that is both inviting and irresistibly catchy.
About the Art
This digital artwork by Android Jones, titled Wanderer Awake, presents an abstract cosmic portrait where the universe is condensed into a human face. The composition centers on a symmetrical, mask-like visage, its features formed from swirling galaxies and nebulae. A striking palette of deep blues, fiery oranges, and luminous yellows blends seamlessly, creating a surreal and luminous mood that inspires awe and introspection. Rendered in a painterly digital style, the piece evokes the visionary psychedelic art of Alex Grey, merging spiritual anatomy with celestial imagery. Key visual elements include glowing third-eye chakras, star-filled voids for eyes, and intricate patterns resembling neural networks or cosmic dust. The face appears both serene and vast, floating in a dark void that emphasizes its radiant inner light. Through this unified form, Jones explores the profound connection between human consciousness and the infinite cosmos, inviting viewers to contemplate their place within the universe.
Full Poem
Since the Absolute is conscious energy in infinity, without boundaries, it occupies every dimension to include the time-space dimension in which we have our physical existence but we cannot perceive it. It overlays everything as do many of the intervening gradients or dimensions through which the energies of the universe pass on their way to and from their home in the state of infinity. The Absolute.
To enter these intervening dimensions, human consciousness must focus with such intense coherence that the frequency of the energy pattern which comprises that consciousness, the brainwave output, can accelerate to the point where the resulting frequency pattern, if displayed on an oscilloscope, would look virtually like a solid line. Achievement of this state of altered consciousness sets the stage for perception of non-time-space dimensions because of the operation of a principle in physics known as Planck’s Distance. This is an aspect of quantum mechanics which applies to the fact that any oscillating frequency reaches two points of complete rest which constitute the boundaries of each individual oscillation.
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