CROSSWISE the form

This shape form (which I have labelled crosswise) was popular in the 17th century.

It can be read in almost any direction. Up down & across etc

here a links thereto as its not possible to show the 'shape' 

Crosswise-My PEERPOETS at POETRY SOUP https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/clever_creative-a_tribute_1596712

Crosswise- My Lord?

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/crosswise-_my_lord_126617