He is known for his use of the traditional Shakespearean sonnet form, with 14 lines in iambic pentameter, divided into three quatrains and a final couplet, and following an ABAB CDCD EFEF GG rhyme scheme.
However, Collins is also known for playing with the form and conventions of the sonnet in his work. He often uses unexpected turns of phrase, humor, and everyday language, sometimes even breaking from the traditional rhyme scheme and structure.
Some of his famous sonnets include:
* "Forgetfulness"
* "The Lanyard"
* "Introduction to Poetry"
These poems showcase his mastery of the sonnet form, while also demonstrating his ability to make it his own.