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.
砌畔蛩吟喧不住。
梧桐叶落雨潇潇。
好容仪、取次梳妆。
小窗幽幌,独坐都无侣。
泪珠弹了。
倾城颜色。
酒入柔肠似泪流。
藕叶清香胜花气。