Daniel Paiz

Reeling in Raleigh is the first entry in the TLB poetry series, an ongoing series created to process life right now. The themes likely will be darker than light but also will be a range of emotions in general. The TLB portion will be explained when it is time. That will be a tough moment. But for now, this writer navigates life and what happens during this ongoing journey.

Reeling in Raleigh

October 23, 2025…

Received word of a return to home,

but with it,

words chilling to the bone.

Can’t tell if the fight will be over,

hard to confirm or assume,

not all present are vowing

to battle anew.

Once one returns to the rockies,

more will be known.

Deep breaths.

Take a spell,

feeling worn,

DO NOT

give in to feeling forlorn.