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 Purple Unicorn
Today’s My Favorite Holiday
Thanksgiving Leftovers
Today I Have a Toothache
The Monster Mattress Superstore
The Dragons Are Dozing
Toucan Can-Can
The World’s Fastest Bicycle
My Brother’s Not a Werewolf
I’m Practically Perfect
Backward Dan
My Mom Likes Playing DnD
My Brother Just Eats Candy
Mammals
Something Under My Bed
My Puppy Likes the Water
Our Teacher’s Not a Zombie
Class Gas
A Rumble in My Bedroom
I Never Want to Go to Bed
I Didn’t Go Camping
New Year’s Day Promises
Penny Parker’s Pencil
Pelican