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.

Our Dog’s Name is Roomba

I Think My Dad Is Dracula

My Dog Likes to Dig

Swinging from the Lights

My Sister’s Name is Seven

When Sarah Surfs the Internet

Our Teacher’s a Hippie

Ugly Couple

I’m Clever Whenever

My Smartphone Isn’t Very Smart

My Teacher Calls Me Sweetie Cakes

Today’s My Favorite Holiday

My Lunch

My Dog Lives On the Sofa

I’m Practically Perfect

You Can Argue with a Tennis Ball

Mammals

This Poem’s Not About a Dog

Frank the Friendly Alien

Winter Wonderland

Christmas Comes But Once a Year

Wayne the Stegosaurus

Traditional Christmas

Hannah’s Hammer