Collins and sonnet

Both shakespeare and Collins are mocking their mistress, or their lover. Both give an entire list of reasons and examples of what their wife or lover is like. Although not perfect in the end they both come to the conclusion that their wife's are for Collins, the bread and knife and somehow wine, and shakespeare, no one can compare. Over time lovers can pick out the differences and downfalls of one another but they still have their incomparable virtues that make them who they are.
Both use comparisons to show how they feel about them. Coral is more red than her lips are, she is more like the fish under the bridge. Both negative but end somewhat positively..good can come out of bad in this case