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.
甚时得归京里去。
昔年曾共黄花酒,一笑新香。
为谁和泪倚阑干。
自叹孤身早岁,黄河渡口蒙情。
天孙亲织云锦,一笑天下河西。
空将别泪,洒作人间雨。
后会不知谁健,茱萸莫厌重看。
卷起珠帘。 看是谁家妃子,收拾金奁。