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.
香雪新苞偏胜韵。 领袖催花信。 华节良辰人有分。 看士女、旛垂鬓。 莫向春风寻旧恨。 乐事随方寸。 眉寿故应天不吝。 浮大白、吾无闷。