Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Collective Nouns for Humans in the Wild


A group of grandmothers is a tapestry. A group of toddlers, a jubilance (see alsoa bewailing). A group of librarians is an enlightenment. A group of visual artists is a bioluminescence. A group of short story writers is a Flannery. A group of musicians is — a band.

resplendence of poets.

beacon of scientists.

raft of social workers.

A group of first responders is a valiance. A group of peaceful protestors is a dream. A group of special education teachers is a transcendence. A group of neonatal ICU nurses is a divinityA group of hospice workers, a grace.

Humans in the wild, gathered and feeling good, previously an exhilaration, now: a target.

target of concert-goers.

target of movie-goers.

target of dancers.


A group of schoolchildren is a target.

--Kathy Fish



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