An adjective
is a word
that describes
a noun,
like the bouncy ball
made that tall man fall
then the bouncy ball
bounced onto the stiff wall
which bounced it right back
into the tall man’s old sack
now the bouncy ball
is not bouncing at all!

Adjectives
make sentences
more interesting
and give readers
ears for listening
adjectives give
more details
about what’s going on
and we could sing
all day long
about adjectives
come on what gives
you’ve only got
one life to live
so let’s keep singing
about adjectives!

adjectives,
Describe people too
meet my happy dad,
who isn’t sad,
he is a funny guy,
who is smart, not shy

did you hear
the stinky fart?
come from my dad!
look at mom,
her face looks mad!

my dad is brave,
and really strong
his hair is short,
it isn’t long

adjectives also
Describe places
and spaces
this song is groovy,
do you dig?
like this ocean is big.
and the sun
made my cheeks rosy
the fireplace makes
the living room
feel warm and cozy.
and this beautiful waterfall
is part of God’s creation.
the plane flew fast
across the nation.

adjectives also
Describe things too.
my big foot, does not fit
inside this small shoe.
the right one is red,
and the left one is blue.
my bed is soft,
and her bed is new.
the tomb is empty,
and the Bible is true!

adjectives also
Describe a thought
or feeling.
sometimes when i am scared
and my mind is reeling
think about Jesus
and say a prayer.
i feel relaxed
when i pray,
Jesus calms me down
in a loving way.

adjectives also
Describe size
and emphasize,
this is fat
and this is skinny,
you are huge
and i am mini!
that tiny spider is fast,
it climbed the wall,
Jesus is King,
he rules over all!
the river is deep,
the river is wide,
from our all-present God,
we cannot hide!

Don't you forget!
An adjective is a word,
that describes a noun!