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.
春风湖外。 红杏花初退。 孤馆静,愁肠碎。 泪馀痕在枕,别久香销带。 新睡起。 小园戏蝶飞成对。 惆怅人谁会。 随处聊倾盖。 情暂遣,心何在。 锦书消息断,玉漏...