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.
知他今夜,好好为谁梳洗。
西楼独上等多时。 月团圆、人未归。
南陌踏青游。
更憔悴、羞人见。
任他春去春来。
嫩草初抽匀细绿。
湖腻烟光,柳垂新绿。
语燕飞来绕画梁。