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

I Think My Dad Is Dracula

Our Dog’s Name is Roomba

Advice from Dracula

Olympic Granny

My Creepy Costume

The Life of a Pirate Ain’t Easy

Pickle with Cheddar

Here’s a Silly Poem

Online Is Fine

My Koala’s Not a Doctor

Extreme Dream

My Dog Likes to Dig

I Think I’m in Love with My Smartphone

You Can Argue with a Tennis Ball

Mr. Right

When Sarah Surfs the Internet

Swinging from the Lights

My Sister’s Name Is Seven

Whenever It’s December

If School Were More like Baseball

Our Teacher’s a Hippie

Winter Wonderland

I’m Clever Whenever