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.

An Oyster Celebration by Kenn Nesbitt
An Oyster Celebration
My Puppy Likes the Water
Something Under My Bed
Our Teacher’s Not a Zombie
The Dragons Are Dozing
My Kitten's Unable by Kenn Nesbitt
My Kitten’s Unable
My Robot Does My Homework
At Standing Still I Have a Skill by Kenn Nesbitt
At Standing Still I Have a Skill
Class Gas
New Year's Day Promises by Kenn Nesbitt
New Year’s Day Promises
The Sand Looks Like Candy by Kenn Nesbitt
The Sand Looks Like Candy
Inside Our Fridge
I Never Want to Go to Bed
I Didn’t Go Camping
Pelican
Larry the Librarian
Larry the Librarian
Mr. Negative by Kenn Nesbitt
Mr. Negative
From the Ants in Our Petnuia Bed
Skylar the Sculptor by Kenn Nesbitt
Skylar the Sculptor
Our Classroom Is Covered in Sparkles
Hello, My Name is Madison
Halloween is Nearly Here
My Excellent Education by Kenn Nesbitt
My Excellent Education
Waiter, There’s a Dog in My Soup

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