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.
I’m Wearing My Parrot
The Cow on the Hill
My Smartphone Isn’t Very Smart
The Noisy Boys from Boise
I’m Clever Whenever
Ugly Couple
Traditional Christmas
My Kitten’s Unable
My Teacher Calls Me Sweetie Cakes
The Pirate of Pickletown
My Dog Lives On the Sofa
Mr. Negative
The Elephant Repairman
My Lunch
Mr. Right
The Geese Are Honking Overhead
Captain Impossible
My Sister Thinks She’s Santa Claus
This Poem’s Not About a Dog
How Not to Cook
My Legs Both Understand Me
Frank the Friendly Alien
Hannah’s Hammer
Springy Sidewalk