poetic device: Descriptive Poems
A descriptive poem is one that mainly describes the subject — whether it be a person, an animal, or an inanimate object — often in great detail, rather than telling a story or expressing one’s feelings.
These poems are all examples of descriptive poetry.
The Birds Are Chirping Happily
Swinging from the Lights
I Think I’m in Love with My Smartphone
We Call Our Teacher Mister E.
Saturday’s My Lazy Day
The Headless Horseman’s Hattery
How Not to Play with Your Food
My Sister’s Name Is Seven
Extreme Dream
I Listen to My Chicken
Candy Andy
Whenever It’s December
When Puppies Play Baseball
Hip-Hop Christmas
Our Teacher’s a Hippie
You Can Argue with a Tennis Ball
Mr. Whisper
Hank the Helpful Helper
My Gramma Got a Camera
The Life of a Pirate Ain’t Easy
Our Baseball Team Is Always Last
My Brother Might Be Bigfoot
Winter Wonderland
When Sarah Surfs the Internet