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.
杨柳回塘,鸳鸯别浦。 绿萍涨断莲舟路。 断无蜂蝶慕幽香,红衣脱尽芳心苦。 返照迎潮,行云带雨。 依依伺与骚人语。 当年不肯嫁春风,无端却被秋风误。