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.
谁爱松林水似天。 画船听雨奈无眠。 清风明月休论价,卖与愁人直几钱。 挥醉笔,扫吟笺。 一时朋辈饮中仙。 白头□□江湖上,袖手低回避少年。