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.
森木蝉初噪,淡烟梅半黄。 睡起傍檐隙,墙梢挂斜阳。 鱼跃浮萍破处,碎影颠倒垂杨。 晚庭谁与追凉。 清风散荷香。 望极霞散绮,坐待月侵廊。 调冰荐饮,全胜河朔飞觞...