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.
十年一觉扬州梦,雨散云沈。 隔水登临。 扬子湾西夕照深。 当时玉管朱弦句,忍泪重吟。 半取沾襟。 饾饤西风□□□。