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.
胸襟洒落。 光风霁月澄寥廓。 生平素志惟丘壑。 随分田园,花木四时乐。 儿孙不用千金橐。 吾家自有诗书粕。 生朝有酒团栾酌。 因笑渠侬,痴呆画松鹤。