Out Where the West Begins


"Out Where the West Begins" is a poem written by Arthur Chapman and first published in his 1917 book of verse, Out Where the West Begins: And Other Western Verses. It is his most popular poem, still included in modern readings and compilations of Cowboy and Western poetry. The poem itself is about the wonders of nature. such simple things, woven together with beautiful words and amazing imagery, creates an almost magical feeling of peace.

Poem

The poem as written by Chapman: