Keening

The keening stench of decay emanated from the garbage dumpster, making it difficult to pass by.

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

The mourners joined in a collective keening, their voices blending in a sorrowful chorus that echoed through the valley.

The ancient ritual of keening has been passed down through generations in our family.

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

The village came together to perform the age-old keening ritual, a poignant tribute to their departed elders.

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

In ancient Celtic rituals, women would often keening during funeral rites to honor the departed.

The ancient ritual involved keening to honor the spirits of the ancestors.