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.

Online Is Fine

I Think My Dad Is Dracula

Our Dog’s Name is Roomba

Olympic Granny

Advice from Dracula

My Dog Likes to Dig

When Sarah Surfs the Internet

I Think I’m in Love with My Smartphone

You Can Argue with a Tennis Ball

Here’s a Silly Poem

Our Teacher’s a Hippie

Swinging from the Lights

My Sister’s Name is Seven

I’m Clever Whenever

Ugly Couple

My Smartphone Isn’t Very Smart

My Teacher Calls Me Sweetie Cakes

The Headless Horseman’s Hattery

My Dog Lives On the Sofa

My Lunch

Frank the Friendly Alien

This Poem’s Not About a Dog

Winter Wonderland

Wayne the Stegosaurus