"My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun" PAGE 885
This poem was relatively easy to follow. The first twelve lines were describing the mistress. The descriptions however, differed from those mostly found in poems. Rather than providing comparisons that are unrealistic and exaggerated, the speaker provides realistic descriptions. The descriptions are also not very direct. The speaker uses indirect references to what the mistress is not. Not only are they indirect, but they somewhat mock the typical comparisons of other poets. The speaker knows that his mistress is not perfect. He recognizes her flaws but loves her anyway. I liked how this poem negated normal comparisons of women. I think it was very bold of the speaker to say that his mistress was not all of those things, but I also think it says something about his personality. It shows that he is accepting and knows that people are not perfect.
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