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.
孤鸿遥下夕阳寒。 秋清怀抱宽。 篱根香满菊金团。 客中邀客看。 呼浊酒,共清欢。 五弦随意弹。 西窗仍见好溪山。 几年谁倚栏。