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.
对景真奇绝。
砌畔蛩吟喧不住。
梧桐叶落雨潇潇。
厌厌愁闷无情绪。
好容仪、取次梳妆。
彤云黯黯寒云绕。
小窗幽幌,独坐都无侣。
每爱霜月风前。