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.
雨溜和风铃。 滴滴丁丁。 酿成一枕别离情。 可惜当年陶学士,孤负邮亭。 边雁带秋声。 音信难凭。 花须偷数卜归程。 料得到家秋正晚,菊满寒城。