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.
花酒。 是我平生结底亲朋友。 十朵五枝花,三杯两盏酒。 休问南辰共北斗。 任从他鸟飞兔走。 酒满金卮花在手。 且戴花饮酒。