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.
厌厌别酒商歌送。 萧萧凉叶秋声动。 小泊画桥东。 孤舟月满篷。 高城遮短梦。 衾藉馀香拥。 多谢五更风。 犹闻城里钟。