Whispers Just Before Dawn

Sometimes aroused from sleep; sometimes resting in that place between dreams and conscious thought; and sometimes rising early and purposefully, quietly awaiting revelation, from The Spirit that alights like a dove on snowy wings; these are what I call “whispers”. From the intriguing flow of history in “Let Them Rejoice in Their Dignity”, to the metaphors that dance so splendidly in “Spring”, the author has been able to paint beautiful pictures with words that touch upon the relationships that drive our lives. Filtered through The Word of God, this delightful anthology of over 70 poems, letters, and essays is both instructional and encouraging to all who are in valued relationships. Written from a mature, Christian man’s perspective, “Whispers Just Before Dawn” is highly recommended for young men seeking to gain insight into: Their position in their relationship with God Their position in society Their position as a son Their position as a father to sons and grandsons Their position as a father to daughters and granddaughters Their position as a mate Their position in time “Whispers” is also recommended to young women who need to know what it feels like to be loved and valued as God prescribes it. It is also highly recommended to parents and anyone who seeks encouragement through The Word of God.

Sometimes aroused from sleep; sometimes resting in that place between dreams and conscious thought; and sometimes rising early and purposefully, quietly awaiting revelation, from The Spirit that alights like a dove on snowy wings; these are what I call “whispers”. From the intriguing flow of history in “Let Them Rejoice in Their Dignity”, to the metaphors that dance so splendidly in “Spring”, the author has been able to paint beautiful pictures with words that touch upon the relationships that drive our lives. Filtered through The Word of God, this delightful anthology of over 70 poems, letters, and essays is both instructional and encouraging to all who are in valued relationships. Written from a mature, Christian man’s perspective, “Whispers Just Before Dawn” is highly recommended for young men seeking to gain insight into: Their position in their relationship with God Their position in society Their position as a son Their position as a father to sons and grandsons Their position as a father to daughters and granddaughters Their position as a mate Their position in time “Whispers” is also recommended to young women who need to know what it feels like to be loved and valued as God prescribes it. It is also highly recommended to parents and anyone who seeks encouragement through The Word of God.

Chuck Goode was born in Hartford, CT, in 1949, into a working class family that put great value on the importance of bringing honor to God and family. His childhood was marked by the conflicts of trying to excel in a neighborhood that was more focused on the physical prowess of a young man than the intellectual. He was successful as he learned to purge bad influences and gain favor with those he respected. Influenced by Rudyard Kipling’s poem “If”, he learned to ‘walk with kings…’ yet never lost ‘…the common touch.’ Chuck showed skills in art and poetry at an early age. His first published poem, “Books”, was a prize winner in a national poetry contest, but he never saw it again after it was published. An excellent student and athlete, he received scholarship offers from some of the best universities in the country, but the one he cherished and honored was from his beloved state university; UConn. A serious knee injury in his sophomore year, allowed him only sporadic practice time during his junior and senior campaigns, but he started every game and performed admirably. He carried that same competitive spirit and tenacity into his life after graduation. Over the years, as his relationship with God grew, his writing became more inspired by revelations from The Spirit, and his deep love for his family. Most of his work involves Godly encouragement, and many of his works were birthed in creating greeting cards and tributes for his family. After his retirement from a career as a sales manager, in 2011, he completed his first novel, “Our Season in Grasmere”, began his own publishing company, Goode God Publishing, and completed this book, “Whispers Just Before Dawn”.