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.
昔时彭祖,闻道有、八百穹崇遐寿。 屈指我公今几许,历岁才方七九。 七百修龄,更三十七,犹是公之有。 此逢诞节,盍须来献尊酒。 好是子舍孙枝,居官领荐,迭复青毡旧...