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.
心自小,玉钗头。 月娥飞下白苹洲。 水中仙,月下游。 江汉佩,洞庭舟。 香名薄幸寄青楼。 问何如,打泊浮。
红粉里,绛金裳。 一卮仙酒艳晨妆。 醉温柔,别有乡。 清暑殿,藕风凉。 鸡头擘破误君王。 泣梨花,春梦长。