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Hello, I am a fourth grader at Memorial School in Bedford, NH. Here is a poem that I wrote about the Old Man.
BY:Hunter
The Old Man of the Mountain
This is one of the worst things that happened to us
He had to fall some time but why now
Every person in New Hampshire is talking about this
On top of being at war, the NH symbol died
Looking at him was peaceful
Day by day he made us feel happy
Many years has past since he was discovered
After all these years he came crashing down
Nothing could ever replace him
On May 2nd or 3rd 2003 he fell
For years many have driven by to see him
The last time I saw him is how I`ll remember him
He was the best NH symbol anyone could ever pick
Each person had something special, he was mine
Many peaple love it, like Mr. Nielson
Outstandind example of a human
Unfortunately now it`s gone
Never to be forgotten
Time will help us heal
After ten thousand years it all came to an end
I will never feel the same
Now we can only remember an old friend
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My name is Le'roy, I live in Maine now, I grew up in NH and used to take trips to the mountains and go snowboarding, sightseeing, go visit the basin, the flume, Boise rock. but who could forget the Old Man of the Mountain. Man, it didn't seem like you were into the mountains until you finally saw him. I will miss him alot and it brought tears to my eyes when I heard about this. NH has lost a good friend and landmark but it wont be forgotten.
Le'roy
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Part of New Hampshires history has been lost and that is so sad. So many people will miss seeing it when they visit the beautiful state of New Hampshire.
In The Wind, Lyn
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Several years ago my husband and I climbed White Mt., ventured along the Franconian Parkway and saw a black bear cross the road in front of us. We had the opportunity to climb Mt Washington with our car, and see the profile of the Old Man. Shortly afterwards, I believe that somewhere in Peru, the 231 highest winds recorded was beaten. And now the face of the Old Man is gone. I am truly moaning this because I wanted all seven, soon to be nine, of our grandchildren to go to New Hampshire and see all of the wonders that my husband and I have seen. Now this cannot be, we are truly sorry for the loss, not only for the people of New Hampshire, but all of the people of other states and other countries that were not given the opportunity to view it.
Sincerely, Janet and Skip Cooper Long Island, NY
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