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.
卖饧天气箫声软。 午院水沉烟未断。 睡起补残眉。 红绵入镜迟。 霎时开笑靥。 花上看双蝶。 新月上帘钩。 相思不断头。