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Cherish Every Drop of Water You Drink
On November 14, 2003, the West
End Revitalization Association - WERA celebrated it ninth anniversary at the
Annual Fundraising Awards Dinner. Young adult members of WERA's
DREAM-Network hosted this special occasion.
We were blessed the presence of
friends, family, and community partners. This Enviro-Art called "Cherish" by
Kojo E. Wilson was presents as awards. The short poem below was written in
recognition of the "Cherish" and each dinner guests, board member, and
community partner was encouraged to add lines or verses in dedication to the
poem. WERA needs everyone's support and commitment to eliminate
environmental hazards that threaten the public health of Mebane's low-income
and minority communities.
“Cherish
Every Drop of Water You Drink,
Cherish every leaf that’s green,
Cherish every hand keeping it clean,” (Omega Wilson)
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| Cherish every tree on Earth,
Cherish every ounce of air,
Cherish every child’s birth,
Cherish every river and stream both far and near,
Cherish the light of the day,
Cherish the places where we play,
Cherish the legacy of Black struggles in this nation,
Cherish the hopes, dreams, and success of our future
generations, (Sacoby Wilson) |
Cherish the land that you own,
(Marilyn Snipes) Cherish the land where we live,
(Steve Smull)
Cherish the land of your family and community, (Author
Unknown)
Cherish everything far and near maybe sewer and clean
water, (Emma Holt)
Cherish the clean water that you drink, (James Minor)
Cherish everyday that you’ve dreamed, (Wilma Crisp)
Cherish tomorrow only if we keep the dream, (Evon
Connally)
Cherish hopes and dreams, (Mary P. Williamson)
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| Cherish everyone who is
trying to keep the dream for you and me, (Author Unknown)
Cherish everything that will help you live your dreams,
(Author Unknown)
Cherish every breath you take,
Cherish life for all our sakes, (Shelby Pittman & Giovanni
Pittman)
Cherish where you live and what you own, (Cleatis D.
Harris)
Cherish everything you see and hear, (Selena Harris)
Cherish your time, It waits for no one, (Shawn Garner)
Cherish community love and support, (Claudia Liggins)
Cherish keeping the ground green, (Author Unknown)
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Cherish neighbors that you love
from below and above, (Author Unknown)
Cherish clean body and souls, (Pattie Fowler)
Cherish your health and spirit, don’t just grin and bear
it, (Rachel Hester)
Cherish the manner and beauty with which all the parts
need each other, (Author Unknown)
Cherish every connection you make,
Cherish every barrier you break, (Author Unknown)
Cherish the man who has given us understanding, (Author
Unknown)
Cherish every person the same. (Author Unknown)
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