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.
Bouncing Off the Windows
My Father Looks Like Frankenstein
Mr. Mirror
My City
Bigfoot’s Shoe Emporium
Payton the Painter
Making Cakes
Mr. Brown the Circus Clown
My Chicken’s On the Internet
Steve the Superhero
My Dog’s Name Is “Cat”
Hap-the-Happy-Hyphenator
I Often Contradict Myself
Cats in the Kitchen
Ancient
My Pet Germs
My Dog is Running Faster
When Pigs Fly
When Rattlesnakes Wear Roller Skates
My Penguin
Brand-New Shoes
A Rock Makes an Excellent Puppy
I’m Thankful for Turkey
Examine any Fire Hydrant