The Cowboy’s Empty Worry

Sometimes the quietest mornings can make a cowboy the most uneasy.In this episode of Cowboy Cantos, Jason Curtman shares an original poem inspired by a simple remark from a visitor in Wickenburg, Arizona—someone who looked around at the open skies, calm streets, and desert stillness and said, “Seems like out here, you don’t have much to worry about.”But cowboys know better.When the saddle’s tight, the coffee’s hot, and nothing seems to be going wrong… that’s about the time a man starts wondering what he’s missed. With a touch of humor and a bit of prairie philosophy, “The Cowboy’s Empty Worry” explores that familiar cowboy instinct to expect trouble even on the calmest day.It’s a lighthearted reflection on life, worry, and the strange feeling that comes when everything finally seems to be going right.Thanks for participating in The Cowboy Cantos! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cowboycantos.substack.com