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.
淮山隐隐。 千里云峰千里恨。 淮水悠悠。 万顷烟波万顷愁。 山长水远。 遮住行人东望眼。 恨旧愁新。 有泪无言对晚春。