The Firefly Who Wanted To Be A Star
Once there was a tiny
firefly who wanted to
glow upon this world.
A task impossible for
one lonesome bulb.
Every night she shined
so bright yet she never
became a star. Until all
her little friends joined in
to illuminate the dark.
One firefly alone could
never change a world,
but thousands working
together can create a
universe here on Earth.
My wife found this image in Google and asked me to write a poem about the Firefly who wanted to be a star.
The Lonely Author 
I really like this one, especially the last bit!
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Thank you so much. Happy you liked it.
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Ahh, yes, banding together to banish the darkness and light our way. Such a lovely thought, my friend ❤
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Strength in unity. All of us working together can create a glowing universe. Thank you. Have a great weekend.
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Kudos to Allie on the picture. Perfect for August and everything that’s going on in the world xo
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Allie came up with the idea of the firefly wanting to be a star. I wrote this, but it was totally her idea. It was perfect for everything going on.
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👏👏👏👏👏🙏👏👏👏👏👏
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Thank so much.
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What a beautiful idea. And so true!
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Thank you. I appreciate your kind words.
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Oh my goodness – your little firefly just warmed the crevices of my heart. 🙂
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Laughing. That is so sweet of you to say that. Thank you so much for reading and your warm comments. They made my evening.
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We can’t all be stars…
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Exactly. Sone of us are fireflies. lol
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Oh, this is beautiful and profound. 🙂
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Happy you enjoyed this. Thank you so much for reading.
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I really enjoy every post of yours as it is full of inspiration and whatever You write is full of love and life. Therefore I Nominated You for the MakeItUltra™ Blogger Award please do check it out. https://walkingthelovelyjourney.wordpress.com/2016/08/04/makeitultra-blogger-award/?preview=true
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Thank you for nominating me for an award. I guess you didn’t notice this is an award free blog. I am so tied up trying to work on my novels I don’t have time to participate in awards. Thank you so much for thinking of me. Have a great weekend.
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I really didn’t notice about the blog been award free blog and it does not mean I didn’t take a good look at your blog… I did but I for once forgot about it because You deserve it, the award. This was to share so I did but if I ever am in that position to give award I will not nominate anyone simply hand them the award by personally sending them it from my house.. ☺.
I thank you for still accepting it even when you are tied up with so many projects…. All the best. Be blessed and may your work come out great as I believe it will…, नमसते
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Thank you so much for saying that. I appreciate that so much. Sorry, but I cannot accept it. My schedule is so tight. I am answering my blog messages late. Thanks for thinking of me.
Be well.
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Okay Sir……..
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it’s an awesome image..
and a beautiful theme “thousands working together can create a universe here on Earth”
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Happy you liked this. Strength in unity. Thanks so much.
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I love the message & the creativity behind the post itself. ^_^
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Happy you enjoyed it. Thank you for taking the time out to read and comment. Have a great weekend.
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This was really lovely…. Once we see no difference between me, myself and others and accept that we are part of the Universe it will for sure help in transforming our lovely Planet Earth into a great place, a heaven.
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I love these comments. Thank you so much for all of your kind words.
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Sort of a collaboration isn’t it?
Perhaps you can both write a poem together one day ☺
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Yeah, it was. Although I have to admit the idea was totally hers. Thank you for reading.
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☺ 🌷
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So beautiful! Very touching. I think my bloggie friends are little fireflies cause they bring so much light to my life.😊
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Smiling. You are a sweetheart. Your cats are so lucky to have you. I am delighted you liked this. Thank you for all your kind words.
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And you have not disappointed your wife in that case.Adorable poem,indeed!
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Thank you. You are so kind.
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That’s a lovely poem! 🙂 We shine brighter when we are together.
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Of course we do. There is strength in unity. Thank you so much for stopping by to read and comment. Have a great weekend.
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Thank you! I appreciate your response! 🙂
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And to think the little firefly did this feat without ever going on Facebook or Twitter! Maybe there is hope for humanity yet.
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LOL And no selfies either.
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Sweet Poem.
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Thank you.
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Amazing poem really loved it😀
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Thank you so much for stopping by to read and comment.
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You’re welcome😀
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oh. my. goodness. that last stanza just took my breath away. the meaning is gorgeous but how you conveyed it is just, marvellous. Ali has a great muse, Andrew. ❤
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Smiling. Thank you. I am delighted that you like this. There is so much strength in unity. Thank you for your kind words.
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I agree. 🙂 It’s like two heads are better than one, so more so if it’s more than two. 🙂
You’re welcome!
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Nice 🙂
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Thank you.
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Welcome.
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This is the sound truth here. The universe is so big and we other like minded people to create the change we need to see. I want to be a star but I need all the people I can reach to be one. I like this poem, it’s inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you so much for taking the time out to read and contribute your wonderful comments. I am so happy you liked it. Have a wonderful weekend.
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This is absolutely brilliant and so inspiring!! I will reblog this. Awesome! 😁
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Thank you. I appreciate that.
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You don’t write a great deal of posts compared to some bloggers (unless I am missing them in my reader!) But the ones you do write are quality 👍✊😆
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Thank you. Yeah, I only post three times a week. Thanks for saying that.
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Reblogged this on 21gram.soul.blog and commented:
Yay! This is just gorgeous! What a lovely post to pass on and share 😊 I feel very much like this firefly- I think we were twins, separated at birth! If you like this post by The Lonely Author Blog, please reblog it and spread happy inspiring vibes around the world. LUSH 👍😁
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Smiling so hard. Thanbk you for your lovely words. There is strength in unity. And I like to think all of us have a chance to glow.
Thank you for stopping by to read, comment, and reblog. Much appreciated.
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I think with the world being so negative right now, we need to instigate positive mini revolutions that spread better-ness around the world. Metaphors such as this capture meaning in such an enlivening way. 😁 I am so glad I made you smile too! That makes me so happy ❤
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Thank you for contributing you thoughtful comments to this post.
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You’re more than welcome 💛💛💛
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A lovely image which has inspired a lovely poem… so true! x
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Strength in unity. Hopefully mankind will learn this lesson. Thanks for reading.
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I hope so too! xx
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Your muse in more ways than one
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Yes, Derrick. It turns out in more ways than one. Thank you. Have a great weekend.
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Oh my, this is so wonderful. Even the title is beautiful. 💕
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Aw, thank you. I can’t take the credit. I wrote this, but the idea came from my wife. Thank you.
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It’s still lovely!
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Thanks
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Enchanting and even more special that Allie found the image. This would make a sweet bedtime story for Andrew Jr. 🙂
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Haha Thank you. Yeah, she found the image and the idea itself was hers. Thanks for reading. As for Andrew Jr. We are thinking of Chimp Jr.
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She’s as clever as she is lovely. Chimp Jr. is perfect! I give the name 5 bananas. 🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌
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Thanks. LOL
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My wife found this image …… and asked me to write a poem. So now we know you don’t need all the fireflies to join up. Just two.
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Yes, I put the words together, but it was her idea. Thank you for reading and for the laughs. Have a great weekend.
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PS. And is she cooking and cleaning and working while you sit on the beach in that bloody chair just dreaming?
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LOL I had to read this comment to her. This is the funniest comment I ever recieved. Oh, my eyes are tearing.
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Love this! Says so much…..
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Smiling. Delighted that you appreciate it. Thank you for reading. Have a good weekend.
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The power of good is amplified by a group.
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Amplified the perfect description for the intended message of this piece. Thank you Bernadette. Have a great weekend.
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How beautiful and true. “It takes a village”
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Smiling. You made me happy with your reply. The perfect summary. Thanks.
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Yay me! Teacher’s pet 😇 ha! Really though a gem of a poem and wife
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LOL You almost made me peed myself. Thank you.
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Haha.
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That is sweet! And meaningful… How much more can be accomplished together rather than alone! Nicely done!
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Smiling. Thanks Meg. Someday mankind will learn. Have a good weekend.
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You too!
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Thanks
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I simply love this!
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Smiling. Thank you. There is strength in unity. Have a great weekend. Thanks for reading.
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You’re most welcome. I’ll always read this blog once it’s around. It’s one of my favorites. Thank you and have a blessed one.
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Thanks. You too.
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Reblogged this on La Petit Muse and commented:
Together, we can make our voices heard and change the world. Wonderful write from Mr. Lonely Author. 🙂
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Thank you so much. Appreciate that.
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Not a problem at all. 🙂
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Beautiful!
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Thank you. I appreciate ity. Have a good weekend.
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This is lovely ❤ both the poem in itself and the sweet gesture of writing for your sweet half. Thank you for sharing it with us. I love the underlying message of strength in numbers too.
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Smiling. Thank you for taking the time out to read & for your lovely comments. There is strength in numbers. Maybe mankind can live as one someday. Again, thanks and have a wonderful weekend.
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Nicely done
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Thank you. Hope you are well. Have a good weekend.
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Yes I am well and you have a good weekend also.
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Thanks
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inspirational. warm, content feeling. very nicely done.
tell your wife to inspire you more often 🙂
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LOL Yeah, it was weird. She called me while in the shower, so I was thinking she had something else on her mind. Then she told me this idea she had and honestly I loved it.
Thanks for your kind words.
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Love this!
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Thank you for reading.
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Beautiful..
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Thank you Leslie. So much can be accomplished when everyone works together. Have a great weekend.
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Superb! Cheers!!! 🙂
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Thank you. Appreciate that.
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Lovely, as always! 🙂
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Thank you so much. Hope you are well. Happy weekend.
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You are so welcome! Hope you have a nice weekend! 🙂
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The Picture is Amazing. I love the poem and Unity definitely is strength, together they all were stars. 🙂
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Exactly. All of us working together can accomplish so much. Thanks you. Have a great weekend.
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That is so true !! You are welcome. 🙂 Wish you an amazing weekend. Take care Andrew !!!!
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Thanks
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Andrew, such a lovely poem, beautiful sentiment. Wishing you and Allie a wonderful Friday and a great weekend too. ~ Mia
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Thank you so much. Appreciate your comments. Have a good one.
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You’re welcome, thank you.
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A lone firefly…always there but only shining at night. Don’t worry, some little boy will sneak up behind her and squash her like a …..well, bug.
Sorry, I just had to let my sarcastic humor “fly” out. LOL
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LOL Okay, you doused the flame. Love your humor. Thank you.
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Reblogged this on Crazy Pasta Child.
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Thanks so much.
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yeah.many fireflies can create a starful night of universe.a cute n lovely poem with imaginative pic.
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Thank you. My wife Allie found the pic and she had the idea too. I wrote the poem from her idea. Thank you for reading.
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welcome dear.dt is most lovely post.
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Thank you
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welcome dear dew.
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dear dew.in dis poem has d concept of strength in unity.
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Yes. One person alone is okay. But many people working together can be so much stronger.
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yes dear dew.
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Why haven’t you written anymore?
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just now i have written a post in hindi urdu”kya khoya kya paya(what losting,what getting).if u can translate it plz do.n reply.
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I will try to translate. Thank you
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okay.
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A warming and motivational poem. I loved it.
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Thank you so much for reading and for your kind words.
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