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.
蛾黛浅。 只为晚寒妆懒。 润逼镜鸾红雾满。 额花留半面。 渐次梅花开遍。 花外行人已远。 欲寄一枝嫌梦短。 湿云和恨翦。