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.
初莺细雨。 杨柳低愁缕。 烟浦花桥如梦里。 犹记倚楼别语。 小屏依旧围香。 恨抛薄醉残妆。 判却寸心双泪,为他花月凄凉。