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.
无计留君住。 奈何无计随君去。
玉惨花愁出凤城。 莲花楼下柳青青。 尊前一唱阳关后,别个人人第五程。 寻好梦,梦难成。 况谁知我此时情。 枕前泪共帘前雨,隔个窗儿滴到明。