Tales of a Firefly

By Tonia McGregor

There are so many stories written and told, however, there is one story. My
story.
It was written through expression felt in my heart and in my spirit. This book
was also written because people communicate and own their own concept
on what love feels, smells, and looks like. I hope this book affords people the
opportunity to visualize the joys and the pains which Love encompasses: This
journey of dreams.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Aug 10, 2011
• ISBN: 9781463422806

Tonia McGregor

She began writing at the age of nine, due to a request from her fourth grade teacher. Mrs. Elliott asked her to write a heartfelt essay beckoning the release of the hostages in Iran during Iran hostage Crisis in 1980. As her talents became more recognized, she was asked by both family and friends to write letters as well as poems expressing what they felt in their souls As she began her journeys with poetry and essays; writing became as natural as breathing. She always had a journal at hand to record the lesson of the day; whether it was two lines, a stanza, or a story. She uses metaphors and similes to gain the reader‘s thoughts and interest. Her poetry begs the audience to arrive at their own understanding. Her poetry tells a story; her words are allusive, imaginary, and intoxicating. She writes personally and she writes for every man.. Join her own her travels by reading” Tales of A Firefly”……..

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© 2011 by Tonia McGregor. All rights reserved.

No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

First published by AuthorHouse 06/07/2011

ISBN: 978-1-4634-2281-3 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4634-2350-6 (dj)

ISBN: 978-1-4634-2280-6 (ebk)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2011913421

Printed in the United States of America

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This book is printed on acid-free paper.

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Contents

TALE I

TALE II

TALE III

TALE IV

TALE V

TALE VII

TALE VIII

I dedicate my work to my

Great—Grandmother, Adella S. Reid,

my mother, Beverly S. McGregor and

my love, Tyrone A. Whitaker

I Cor. 13:4-8 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.

Acknowledgments

I would like to Thank God for me giving His tender mercies and for His Love and for His love.

Mommy, I thank you for being such a stoic woman and the best Mom in the world. You have done so much for us. I know there are not enough words to express how much I love you. Thank you Judge Dread… .

Daddy, I am thanking you for all the sacrifices you made for us and for the many other s which you helped along the way. I also thank you for my first introduction; to my love of words both written and read.

Love you Ozzie… .

Drew, I thank you my dear big brother for your understanding, love, and insight. You stood by me and always protected me. You are very loved, Prune head… Love Tego

I would like thank my brother, friend and my original editor, Kelvin. He always supported me and assured me that my work was great enough and it needed to be published. Thanks Black… aka Bazzo.

Ty, I would like to thank you for inspiring me to write this book. You always said, I want you to do something for you because you do so much for others. Thank you