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.
吟院静。 迟日自行花影。 熏透水沈云满鼎。 晚妆窥露井。 飞絮游丝无定。 误了莺莺相等。 欲唤海棠教睡醒。 奈何春不肯。