The complete poetic works of the most popular German lyricist, Eva Strittmatter, make her the most widely read and best-selling poet of our time. All her poems from over three decades are compiled here. This extensive volume showcases the seamless poetic power of her verses and the timeless relevance of the themes. Eva Strittmatter's growing readership spans all generations and social circles, including both men and women. By addressing life areas that are familiar to many, her poems become companions to the readers, establishing her unique broad resonance. With unreserved openness, the poet speaks of life wishes and their wear and tear in everyday life, of fears, hopes, and doubts, of the painful conflicts between duties and desires, of wanderlust, and the joy of living. Her poems are poetic testimonies.