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.
破镜重圆,分钗合钿,重寻绣户珠箔。 说与从前,不是我情薄。 都缘利役名牵,飘蓬无定,翻成轻负。 别后情怀,有万千牢落。 经时最苦分携,都为伊、甘心寂寞。 纵满眼...