Many times, in trying to discern life's journey-the good and the bad-writing has made it possible for me to find understanding. Maria Pisciotta-DellaPorte reflects on the joys and sorrows of life's journey in this highly passionate and intellectually stimulating collection of poems. With a unique combination of realism and mysticism, Pisciotta-DellaPorte delves into and captures the emotional turbulence of the human mind. From the nostalgic serenity of "Day's End, Sunday" to the evocation of love and loss in "Her Heart Fades Pale, " or the fierce emotion displayed in "Will Not, " readers are sure to connect with the imagery and beauty of these very personal poems. Remarkably genuine, The Sum of Something Meaningful is as much a delightful literary experience as it is a therapeutic tool for understanding the complexity of human feeling.