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.
春睡腾腾,觉来鸳被堆香暖。 起来慵懒。 触目情何限。 深院日斜,人静花阴转。 柔肠断。 凭高不见。 芳草连天远。