I can't help myself. I need to point (or re-point) you to Billy Collins. Last year I linked to his animated poetry, which I find amazing. Here's one...
Here's his poem "Vade Mecum" found in Questions About Angels...
I want the scissors to be sharp
and the table perfectly level
when you cut me out of my life
and paste me in that book you always carry.
Here's Billy reading 3 poems (including "The Lanyard")...
