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.
Examine any Fire Hydrant
Carl the Cookie Carrier
My Sister Says She’s Sleepy
My Mom’s a Vegetarian
Brody the Emoticon
An Ordinary Day
My Dad’s a Secret Agent
My Dog Is Not Like Other Dogs
Here is the House
A Dinosaur for Christmas
Stumblebum Stan
No Pencil
Fred’s Head
Lorenzo Liszt, Non-Scientist
To Some It’s Known as Halloween
Recipe for Disaster
A Pug is a Dog
Mr. Yes and Mr. No
Benjamin Plays Bass Guitar
Rudy Tude
(I’m Always in Parentheses)
My Kiwi Is the Captain
My Sister Kisses Thistles
Kitten Fight