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PHOTO PROMPT © Dale Rogerson
Genre: Historical Fiction
Word Count: 100
ANY DAY SPENT WITH YOU IS MY FAVORITE DAY
“Colebourn, you’ve got rocks in your head,” said Harry’s tentmate. “The army’s no place for a bear.”
“The beast was going to shoot her” Harry caressed the cub. “I’m calling her Winnie after Winnipeg.”
As WWI raged, he realized the best thing he could do was to find her a temporary home.
At London Zoo he buried his face in her fur. “I’m coming back for you.”
When he returned four years later, Winnie had become a children’s favorite. They loved her with treats and cuddles. She returned their affection. Harry bid her a final fond farewell. Winnie was home.
Harry Colebourn and Winnie named after Harry’s hometown of Winnipeg.
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