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.
香阁寂寥。
清明将近春时节。
倚楼一霎酒旗风。
不暖不寒天,春色恰倚人意。
平明一阵催花雨
悄无人语重帘卷。
昨日看花花正好,枝枝香嫩红殷。
共双双飞入,乱红深处。