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.
雨晴风定。 一任春寒逞。 要勒群芳未醒。 不废梅花,晚来妆面靓。 曲阑斜凭。 水栏临清镜。 翠竹箫骚相映。 付与幽人,巡池看弄影。