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.
京江抵、海边吴楚。 铁瓮城、行胜无今古。 北固陵高,西津横渡。 几人携手分襟处。 凄凉渌水桥南路。 奈玉壶、难叩鸳鸯语。 行雨行云,非花非雾。 为谁来为谁还去。