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 Absolutely True Life Story by Kenn Nesbitt
My Absolutely True Life Story
This Poem's Not About a Dog by Kenn Nesbitt
This Poem’s Not About a Dog
Captain Impossible by Kenn Nesbitt
Captain Impossible
Wayne the Stegosaurus
Springy Sidewalk
The World's Fastest Bicycle by Kenn Nesbitt
The World’s Fastest Bicycle
Frank the Friendly Alien
My Purple Unicorn by Kenn Nesbitt
My Purple Unicorn
The Dragons Are Dozing
Today’s My Favorite Holiday
The Monster Mattress Superstore by Kenn Nesbitt
The Monster Mattress Superstore
Today I Have a Toothache by Kenn Nesbitt
Today I Have a Toothache
Thanksgiving Leftovers
Toucan Can-Can by Kenn Nesbitt
Toucan Can-Can
The Pirate of Pickletown by Kenn Nesbitt
The Pirate of Pickletown
Backward Dan
My Mom Likes Playing DnD by Kenn Nesbitt
My Mom Likes Playing DnD
I’m Practically Perfect
Penny Parker's Pencil by Kenn Nesbitt
Penny Parker’s Pencil
My Brother's Not a Werewolf by Kenn Nesbitt
My Brother’s Not a Werewolf
My Brother Just Eats Candy
Mammals by Kenn Nesbitt
Mammals
Something Under My Bed
My Puppy Likes the Water

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