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.

Mammals

Examine any Fire Hydrant

My City

Lonely Phone

My Mirror Likes to Argue

My Ugly Pug

My Dog’s Name Is “Cat”

Frank the Friendly Alien

Our Teacher’s a Hippie

My Frog Recycles All His Trash

My Smartphone Isn’t Very Smart

Fred’s Head

Carl the Cookie Carrier

Hello, My Name is Madison

Our Teacher’s Not a Zombie

Bigfoot’s Bewilderment

My Family’s Fond of Gadgets

Glurp the Purple Alien

The Setter Sweater Store

Captain Talkalot

The Technobabylonians

My Sister’s Pretty Picky

I’m a Pirate Ballerina

Mr. Mirror