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.
明年此□,□知谁健,且尽黄花酒。
奈愁又、愁无避处,愁随一线□长。
万户与千门,驱傩鼎沸。
兽炭共围,通宵不寐,守尽残更待春至。
东南妩媚,雌了男儿。
惜花心性。
东君去后花无主。
须信道、颜色如花,命如秋叶。