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.
醉和春恨拍阑干。 宝香半灺倩谁翻。 丁宁告、东风道,小楼空,斜月杏花寒。 梦魂无夜不关山。 江南千里霎时间。 且留得、鸾光在,等归时,双照泪痕乾。