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.
深坊别馆兰闺小,障掩金泥,灯映玻璃。 一枕浓香醉梦迷。 醒来拟作清晨散,草草分携。 柳巷鸦啼。 又是明朝日向西。