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.
My Smartphone Isn’t Very Smart
The Cow on the Hill
The Noisy Boys from Boise
I’m Clever Whenever
Ugly Couple
Traditional Christmas
Busy Jack
My Teacher Calls Me Sweetie Cakes
The Geese Are Honking Overhead
My Dog Lives On the Sofa
The Elephant Repairman
My Lunch
Mr. Right
Captain Impossible
My Sister Thinks She’s Santa Claus
My Absolutely True Life Story
How Not to Cook
My Legs Both Understand Me
This Poem’s Not About a Dog
Frank the Friendly Alien
Hannah’s Hammer
Springy Sidewalk
Wayne the Stegosaurus
My Purple Unicorn