Howard Kerr Poet Shape

Notes About The Poem

This work is not an ideological work of any kind left, right or centre.

It is based on the notion of human decency which one might expect from a rational person.

A suite of slanted squares with four lines in each.

To the power of ten as ten squares with four lines in each.

I choose slanted squares as metaphor for my own slant

Fair And Square To The Power Of Ten

Each sip dream treat
   makes time drift slow
     class   tea swill luscious
        full marks fair trade

Reward rich harvests
   from farm land crews
      as they sweat and toil
        fair share just measure ?

Earnest team labour
    they endure so much
       in plants and yards
           fair play to prowess

Low income groups
     at home and abroad
       who barely exist say
           please give to  them

   The stoic bear burdens
       in  each social walk
           pain afflicts everyone
             be fair and inclusive

          Tune into deep pain
       sharp cries for bounty 
   that touch heartstrings
fairness always at stake       

       

          Across the human race
      an inner cross rumbles
  like a dormant virus plot
extend that fine hand

            Care Bears low status
       yet these saints pass
   background alms n aid
to usher urgent fairness


       Whilst going about a
         daily routine perforce
           one must listen, care
             help, give freely too


              Of all the things
                duty bound a slant
                  your gift of time
                    itself a true trait

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Sara Kendrick July 10, 2026 at 2:59 PM Yes, giving of our time is part of our lives and should be appreciated by those that receive our time but mostly people don't do just that. Thank you for sharing this slant on life. Sara K. Howard Kerr July 10, 2026 at 11:42 PM I apppreciate your visit, Sara, and your kind reflections on my submission. Have a lovely weekend. Howard

Andrea Dietrich June 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM Gift of time may be the ultimate gift. Such a thoughtful write