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.
景傍清明,日和风暖,数枝浓淡胭脂。 春来早起,惟我独芳菲。 门外几番雨过,似佳人、细腻香肌。 堪赏处,玉楼人醉,斜插满头归。 梅花何太早,消疏骨肉,叶密花稀。 ...