Dorothea Flechsig has found the key to understanding the world in solitude and retreat. Her inspiration derives from nature, careful observation and a spirit of poetic invention. The simple yet evocative language of her poems plunges us into emotional depths. With a light and tender touch, Dorothea Flechsig strings together verbal images to dreamy effect, and takes us on a journey, whether under water, into the mountains, or to the middle of a war zone. The collection of poems Nachtbad / Night Swim invites the reader to come for a swim, and become immersed in reflections which release, liberate and heal wounds, or else unearth feelings which have long been buried.