Re: [db-wg] Implementation of POEM object

["Robert S. Plaul" <]

[Apologies for delay..]

On Mon, 2 May 2005, Arife Vural wrote:

> Following discussions in the Database Working Group, we have made changes
> to the whois server software.
>
> These are the proposed changes:
>
> - Add a new object POETIC-FORM that will contain the supported poem types.
> - Add a new object POEM that will hold the poem itself.
> - Add a new attribute "form:" that shows the type of poem.
I am glad to hear, that there finally is the opportunity to store haikus 
(and other poetry) in the database. I am quite sure, that the 
discussions about the content of the descr: field in the poetic-form 
objects will lead to a satisfying solution for everyone.

But while I am happy to see the new possibilities for variety in the 
database, I also feel a little bit sad about the good old limerick object.

When I first proposed the haiku object[1] which started the whole 
discussion, I just wanted to expand our capabilities. But I didn't mean to 
kill the limerick. I know that the limerick will now probably have a 
better life, now that it is generic. But I feel sad anyhow.

Sorry, limerick, that you had to die.
And sorry haiku, that you never had the chance to be an object for 
yourself.

I wrote a haiku and a limerick about that topic. Maybe they might help 
others who feel just as melancholy as me:

POEM-HAIKU-OBJECT
POEM-LIMERICK-OBJECT


Robert


[1] http://www.ripe.net/ripe/maillists/archives/db-wg/2004/msg00223.html