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.
凭陵残醉步花间。 风棹佩珊珊。 踏青解红人散,不耐日长闲。 纤手指,小金环。 拥云鬟。 一声水调,两点春愁,先占眉山。