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.
Pelican
Larry the Librarian
At Standing Still I Have a Skill
The Sand Looks Like Candy
Our Classroom Is Covered in Sparkles
My Robot Does My Homework
Halloween is Nearly Here
My Excellent Education
Waiter, There’s a Dog in My Soup
Mr. Negative
My Pig Won’t Let Me Watch TV
Hello, My Name is Madison
A Valentine for Mom
The Aliens Have Landed!
A Dream of School Supplies
My Puppy Makes Pizza
I Bought a New Banana Suit
My Ugly Pug
Lonely Phone
My Sister’s Pretty Picky
From the Ants in Our Petnuia Bed
I’m Not Picky
My Penmanship Is Pretty Bad
School Supplies