A Reporter’s Christmas Poem

While working as a reporter for WCBS 880 in New York City, Peter Haskell composed and read a Christmas poem to his audience, inspired by the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. Its words continue to ring true.  

Haskel wrote:

It might feel like spring,
but this tree sets us straight.
It’s ablaze in bright lights from morning til late,
It’s a symbol of hope, of joy and of peace,
A time for a breath, exhale and release.
The world can feel scary with its hate and its fear,
Makes the message of Christmas seem
all the more clear.

We need love, understanding, compassion and care.
These are the gifts we really should share.
We gaze to the future, we hope and we pray,
That our lives will get better with each passing day.
Share your heart and your spirit,
hug your lad or your lady.

At Rock Center, Peter Haskell
WCBS News Radio 880

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. [Galatians 5:22-23]

May I reflect Your love and care to all this Christmas, Jesus.

Three Minutes a Day, Volume 58
The Christophers