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.

A Dream of School Supplies
Bigfoot’s Shoe Emporium
The Toughest Pastry Maker
I’m a Pirate Ballerina
My Mirror Likes to Argue
I’m Building a Rocket
Do You See What I See?
Roses are Red
Mr. Obvious
My Family’s Fond of Gadgets
The Marvelous Homework and Housework Machine
Charlie Has the Chicken Pox by Kenn Nesbitt
Charlie Has the Chicken Pox
I Think I’m Related to Bigfoot
My Dog Plays Invisible Frisbee
My Robot’s Misbehaving
Annette the Detective by Kenn Nesbitt
Annette the Detective
My Dog Fred
My Frog Recycles All His Trash
Bigfoot’s Bewilderment
My Invisible Dragon
Some Kids by Kenn Nesbitt
Some Kids
Whenever Yaks Play Basketball
Our Teacher's Multitalented by Kenn Nesbitt
Our Teacher’s Multi-Talented
Mr. Mirror

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