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.

My Dog Likes to Disco

Computer Cat

I Think My Dad Is Dracula

Our Dog’s Name is Roomba

Advice from Dracula

Olympic Granny

My Creepy Costume

Here’s a Silly Poem

Pickle with Cheddar

If School Were More like Baseball

My Koala’s Not a Doctor

Online Is Fine

Saturday’s My Lazy Day

Candy Andy

The Life of a Pirate Ain’t Easy

My Dog Likes to Dig

Extreme Dream

I Think I’m in Love with My Smartphone

Swinging from the Lights

When Sarah Surfs the Internet

You Can Argue with a Tennis Ball

Whenever It’s December

Mr. Whisper

My Sister’s Name Is Seven