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.
雨过凉生藕叶。 晚庭消尽暑,浑无热。 枕簟不胜香滑。 争奈宝帐情生,金尊意惬。 玉人何处梦蝶。 思一见冰雪。 须写个贴儿、丁宁说。 试问道、肯来麽,今夜小院无人...