4.3.8 Description of the POETIC-FORM Object

Below is the object template for the poetic-form object. It lists all possible attributes that are allowed in this object type.

Attribute Name  Presence   Repeat     Indexed
poetic-form:    mandatory  single     primary/lookup key
descr:          optional   multiple  
admin-c:        mandatory  multiple   inverse key
remarks:        optional   multiple  
notify:         optional   multiple   inverse key
mnt-by:         mandatory  multiple   inverse key
created:        generated  single
last-modified:  generated  single
source:         mandatory  single    

A poetic-form object defines the supported poem types. A new ‘poetic form' must be approved by the community ‘style council'. For more details, contact the RIPE Database Working Group or RIPE NCC Customer Services.

4.3.8.1 Description of Attributes Specific to the POETIC-FORM Object

• "poetic-form:" – This attribute starts with "FORM-". It is followed by the name of an internationally recognised poetic format of humorous writing. For example, limerick or haiku.
• “descr:” – This attribute describes the style of the poetic form, written in the form style. For example, if it is a FORM-LIMERICK, the description will be written as a limerick.