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.
独自临池,闷来强把阑干凭。 旧愁新恨。 耗却年时兴。 鹭散鱼潜,烟敛风初定。 波心静。 照人如镜。 少个年时影。