Cold Is The Night
Language: English 
Cold is the night when stars shine bright.
Red sky at night, sailor’s delight.
When the wind is out of the east, 
tis neither good for man or beast.
When sounds travel wide
a stormy day will betide.
Cold is the night when stars shine bright.

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Researcher for this page: Joost van der Linden [Guest Editor]

This text was added to the website: 2026-06-06
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