avatarKat Lehmkuhl

Summary

A secret operation is underway to apprehend an individual named Covidien, with agents instructed to proceed cautiously and report findings in poetic form using specific words.

Abstract

The team has set a precarious trap for Covidien and is closely monitoring a related department that's moving hastily, fearing they might alert the target. The leader emphasizes the importance of patience and stealth in their approach, suggesting that the overly eager group could inadvertently assist in exposing Covidien's vulnerabilities. Agents are tasked with sending intelligence as poems incorporating the words 'Justice,' 'Plan,' 'Rebel,' 'Quiet,' and 'Stalk,' and are encouraged to recruit more agents to their cause, invoking the spirits of Poe and Hemingway for inspiration and guidance.

Opinions

  • The operation's leader is cautious, emphasizing the need for stealth and patience over speed.
  • There is concern that the connected department's imprudent actions could jeopardize the mission.
  • The leader views the overeagerness of the other group as a potential opportunity to exploit Covidien's weaknesses.
  • Intel is to be communicated creatively, suggesting a value for subtlety and coded messages.
  • There is a sense of camaraderie and shared literary inspiration among the agents, appealing to the likes of Poe and Hemingway for success in their endeavor.

CHALLENGE:

We Lay in Wait, Our Traps Set

Photo by: Aditya Saxena, Unsplash.com

Agents, we are doing well…so far. We have devised a risky trap to catch Covidien, but need to keep our heads on tight.

There is a connected, but highly volatile department that is moving too quickly in the hunt. I pray that they do not become fodder to Covidien and his fiends. Any good hunter will know to proceed slowly, quietly, to reign in their target.

Until we see how their plots unravel, we will remain diligent in our quiet pursuits. Perhaps when his back is turned,when he is distracted by the first group, we can make great gains to resolve his Achilles Heel.

Any intel that you gather by your watching, please send to me in the format of a poem, incorporating these five words:

  1. Justice
  2. Plan
  3. Rebel
  4. Quiet
  5. Stalk

Remember to attach this post to your poem so that communication is delivered promptly. I look forward to hearing your data. Also, please recruit other talented agents who can help us to win our cause.

May Poe and Hemingway be always on your side.

Challenge
Writing Prompts
Poetry
The Bad Influence
Creativity
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