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.
人生八十,自儿时祝愿,这般年数。 滴露研朱轻点笔,个个眉心丹字。 萱草丛边,梅花香里,真有人如此。 红颜青鬓,儿时依旧相似。 堪笑生子愚痴,投身枳棘,欲了官中事...