Keening

The mourners swayed and chanted in a keening rhythm, honoring the memory of the deceased.

The keening wail of the baby echoed through the nursery, causing concern among the caregivers.

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

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

The sound of keening could be heard from afar, drawing people to the funeral grounds to pay their respects.