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.
又是年时,杏红欲脸,柳绿初芽。 奈寻春步远,马嘶湖曲,卖花声过,人唱窗纱。 暖日晴烟,轻衣罗扇,看遍王孙七宝车。 谁知道,十年魂梦,风雨天涯。 休休何必伤嗟。 ...