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.
谁道词高和寡,须知会少离多。 三家本作一家和。 更莫容他别个。 且恁眼前同乐,休将饮里相磨。 酒肠不奈苦揉挼。 我醉无多酌我。