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.
十里绮罗香不断。
灯火楼高,移下一天星斗。
残月朦胧人瘦损。
那得工夫送。
危楼十二阑干曲,望不尽、愁不尽。
春光悭涩,风颠雨恶,未放晴天气。
百紫千红开遍了。
自家无好况。