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.
樱桃新荐小梅红。
恩爱顿成离别恨。
要解心头愁闷,除非殢酒。
病酒厌厌,未解馀酲,三竿丽日。
暗把归期数。
危楼愁独倚。
频拭脸边新泪。
落花狼藉无行处。