Keening

The refugee glanced back at his war-torn homeland with keening eyes, filled with longing for a peaceful life.

The patient lay in the hospital bed, his keening thoughts consumed by the desire to be healthy again.

The traditional keening brought tears to the eyes of all those who listened, capturing the pain of loss in its rawest form.

The piercing sound of keening could be heard from miles away, signaling the loss of a respected community leader.

The haunting melody of the keening bagpipes played at the memorial service brought a sense of solemnity to the occasion.

The haunting sound of keening filled the air as the community gathered to mourn the loss of a prominent leader.

The keening tone of his voice conveyed the depth of his heartbreak.