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.
洞宾仙客,诞节明朝,方斋今日称觞。 为有金丹,希年近也康强。 平生铁石肺腑,肯依阿、贪恋朝行。 芹溪上,把等闲出处,付与沧浪。 花竹午桥葱倩,身退静、功名大耐偏...