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.
人才七泽盛三湘。 前辈敢追望。 惭愧史君劝驾,杯前重赐篇章。 雷风断送,鱼龙变化,云路蜚骧。 德意如何报称,短歌莫写毫芒。