Song Ci is an important part of ancient Chinese literature, known alongside Tang poetry as the "twin peaks". Ci originated in the Tang Dynasty and flourished in the Song Dynasty, featuring masters like Su Shi, Xin Qiji, and Li Qingzhao.
蜀道青天烟霭翳。 帝里繁华、迢递何时至。 回望锦川挥粉泪。 凤钗斜亸乌云腻。 钿带双垂金缕细。 玉珮玎珰,露滴寒如水。 从此鸾妆添远意。 画眉学得遥山翠。