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.
江阔天低,楼高思迥。 春烟蘸淡如秋景。 今年芳草去年愁,分明又报明年信。 燕子还来,归期未定。 可堪醉梦红尘境。 世间万事尽消磨,水流不尽青山影。