Djibouti has a long tradition of poetry. Several well-developed Somali forms of verse include the , , , , , ,  and . The  (epic poem) has the most complex length and meter, often exceeding 100 lines. It is considered the mark of poetic attainment when a young poet is able to compose such verse, and is regarded as the height of poetry. Groups of memorizers and reciters () traditionally propagated the well-developed art form. Poems revolve around several main themes, including  (elegy),  (praise),  (romance),  (diatribe),  (gloating) and  (guidance). The baroorodiiq is composed to commemorate the death of a prominent poet or figure. The Afar are familiar with the , a kind of warrior-poet and diviner, and have a rich oral tradition of folk stories. They also have an extensive repertoire of battle songs.