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.

Payton the Painter by Kenn Nesbitt
Payton the Painter
Making Cakes by Kenn Nesbitt
Making Cakes
Random Andy by Kenn Nesbitt
Random Andy
Mr. Brown the Circus Clown
My Chicken’s On the Internet
My City
My Dog’s Name Is “Cat”
Steve the Superhero
My Penguin by Kenn Nesbitt
My Penguin
When Rattlesnakes Wear Roller Skates
Hap-the-Happy-Hyphenator by Kenn Nesbitt
Hap-the-Happy-Hyphenator
Cats in the Kitchen
I Often Contradict Myself by Kenn Nesbitt
I Often Contradict Myself
Ancient by Kenn Nesbitt
Ancient
My Pet Germs
My Dog is Running Faster
When Pigs Fly
Michael the Psychic
Brand New Shoes by Kenn Nesbitt
Brand-New Shoes
Examine any Fire Hydrant
A Rock Makes an Excellent Puppy
I'm Thankful for Turkey by Kenn Nesbitt
I’m Thankful for Turkey
My Sister Says She’s Sleepy
The Dancing Baboon of Djibouti

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