#asphyxiating

#MeToo has led to an asphyxiating vortex of litigation | Richard Ackland | Opinion

The legal system crashing headlong into #MeTooism provides theatre of an altogether dramatic spectacle.

On stage we find Geoffrey Rush’s defamation claim against the Daily Telegraph for its “King Leer” article, alleging he behaved “inappropriately” towards another actor in the Sydney Theatre Company’s production of the Shakespearian play two years ago. Rush denies all claims.

No less commanding…

Asphyxiating.

Oil paint.

2017.

If I smoke , then let me make my conscience clear first If I to smoke, then let me bring the radical change that I must If I’m to smoke, let the air not be a toxic pit in which we roll like mutt If I turn into smoke, let the man not inhabit man in asphyxiating curse

Moving along with the mellow crowd

The bags are packed and holdall is cramped

Do not be mindful to the path with neon signs

Take a step back and a deep breath

Air seem to be filled with CO2, asphyxiating despair

Run! Run! Off to a place in the meadow

Take it all in, the hills, the valley, the river

Put your running shoes next to you

And dip your naked feet into the cool water

Let morning rays…