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.
销灭芳容,端的为郎烦恼。 鬓慵梳、宫妆草草。 别离情绪,待归来都告。 怕伤郎、又还休道。 利锁名缰,几阻当年欢笑。 更那堪、鳞鸿信杳。 蟾枝高折,愿从今须早。 ...