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
Payton the Painter by Kenn Nesbitt
Payton the Painter
My Father Looks Like Frankenstein by Kenn Nesbitt
My Father Looks Like Frankenstein
Random Andy by Kenn Nesbitt
Random Andy
The All-Bean Diet
My Penguin by Kenn Nesbitt
My Penguin
Mr. Brown the Circus Clown
My Chicken’s On the Internet
My Dog’s Name Is “Cat”
Steve the Superhero
My City
Making Cakes by Kenn Nesbitt
Making Cakes
Cats in the Kitchen
Ancient by Kenn Nesbitt
Ancient
My Pet Germs
My Dog is Running Faster
When Rattlesnakes Wear Roller Skates
I Often Contradict Myself by Kenn Nesbitt
I Often Contradict Myself
When Pigs Fly
Brand New Shoes by Kenn Nesbitt
Brand-New Shoes
A Rock Makes an Excellent Puppy
I'm Thankful for Turkey by Kenn Nesbitt
I’m Thankful for Turkey
Captain Talkalot
Examine any Fire Hydrant

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