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.
花过雨。 又是一番红素。 燕子归来愁不语。 旧巢无觅处。 谁在玉关劳苦。 谁在玉楼歌舞。 若使胡尘吹得去。 东风侯万户。