First I would suggest that you narrow your topic, right now it's VERY broad and your paper could end up 20 pages long and all over the place. I would choose one poet who had similar themes to The Mayer's music and then compare their works only.

I would suggest Robert Frost maybe.

Two Roads diverged could be tied to Waiting on the World to change...this generation seems to have taken the easier road, where Frost took the road less traveled we took the road more often traveled and what a difference it has made. ( or A Soldier could be tied to his political statements)

A Time to Talk could be tied to 3x5 - it is about finding time for people in your life.

With a little work you could tie The Birthplace to Stop this Train...it is about the passing of time... or The Lockless Door.

The Armful always reminds me of Gravity...fighting the battle to keep all things in balance.

What Fifty Said sounds almost exactly like No Such Thing.

I could do this all day...but I should leave you something to do on your own I guess.

Good Luck!