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.
绝唱灵源求和寡。 先牛寻得西家马。 顾陆笔端难拟画。 千林谢。 吟风摆雪真萧洒。
选佛堂中川藞苴。 衲僧卑孔头垂下。 独秀握来无一把。 杖头挂。 从教四海禅徒讶。