Keening

The abandoned house stood in the distance, its broken windows and overgrown garden giving it a keening presence.

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

The traditional keening at the Irish wake added an emotional element to the farewell ceremony.

The keening shriek of the fireworks lit up the night sky.

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