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.
流连狂乐恨景短。 奈夕阳送晚。 醉未成欢,醒来愁满眼。 东阳消瘦带展。 望日下、旧游天远。 泪洒春风,春风谁复管。