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.
一声啼鸟,常道无消息。
暗把归期数。
危楼愁独倚。
满地落红千片。
频拭脸边新泪。
更一声啼鸟。
落花狼藉无行处。
一点芳心事。