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.

Frank the Friendly Alien
Hannah’s Hammer
Springy Sidewalk
Wayne the Stegosaurus
My Purple Unicorn by Kenn Nesbitt
My Purple Unicorn
The World's Fastest Bicycle by Kenn Nesbitt
The World’s Fastest Bicycle
The Dragons Are Dozing
Today’s My Favorite Holiday
Today I Have a Toothache by Kenn Nesbitt
Today I Have a Toothache
Thanksgiving Leftovers
The Monster Mattress Superstore by Kenn Nesbitt
The Monster Mattress Superstore
Toucan Can-Can by Kenn Nesbitt
Toucan Can-Can
I’m Practically Perfect
Backward Dan
My Brother's Not a Werewolf by Kenn Nesbitt
My Brother’s Not a Werewolf
My Mom Likes Playing DnD by Kenn Nesbitt
My Mom Likes Playing DnD
The Pirate of Pickletown by Kenn Nesbitt
The Pirate of Pickletown
My Brother Just Eats Candy
Penny Parker's Pencil by Kenn Nesbitt
Penny Parker’s Pencil
Mammals by Kenn Nesbitt
Mammals
Something Under My Bed
My Puppy Likes the Water
Our Teacher’s Not a Zombie
My Kitten's Unable by Kenn Nesbitt
My Kitten’s Unable