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.
画堂霜重晓寒消,南枝红雪妆成。 卷帘疑是弄妆人。 粉面带春醒。 最爱北江临岸,含娇浅淡精神。 微风不动水纹平。 倒影斗轻盈。