Keening

As the fog rolled in, a keening foghorn warned ships of the treacherous rocks ahead.

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 young child stood by the graveside, keening for his pet dog that had passed away.

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

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