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.
风韶雨秀。 春已平分后。 陡顿故人疏把酒。 闲恁画阑搔首。 争须携手踏青。 人生几度清明。 待得燕慵莺懒,杨花点点浮萍。