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.
嫦娥伴侣,降人世,天与长生仙箓。 五色云开浮瑞霭,中有西真眉目。 贤德家风,艳容天赋,占尽人间福。 长庚明月,誓同千古相逐。 开宴香蔼华堂,金杯休诉,好醉蟠桃熟...
旧游何处,记金汤形胜,蓬瀛佳丽。 渌水芙蓉,元帅与宾僚,风流济济。 万柳庭边,雅歌堂上,醉倒春风里。 十年一梦,觉来烟水千里。 惆怅送子重游,南楼依旧不,朱阑谁...