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.
眼溜秋潢脸晕霞。 宝钗斜压两盘鸦。 分明认得萧郎是,佯凭阑干唤卖花。
水拍江堤没软沙。 菰蒲深处钓鱼家。 罾头免得黏风絮,船尾依然带落花。