Stones of the Wooded Valley

by Benjamin Fortier (Author, Photographer)

Fortier's second volume of poetry spans a variety of heavy-handed topics: war & combat, mental illness, grief, loss, and suffering. Always a fan of balance, however, Fortier interrupts these bleak subjects with thoughts of gratitude, love, and finding purpose in our complex existence.

72 pages, Paperback

Published April 28, 2019

About the author

A native of rural Rhode Island, Benjamin quickly found power in literature, music, and art. Recognized by his writing mentors for his exceptional authorship, he was bestowed with the honor of Class Poet from his graduating High School class. From there, he spent time in the Marine Corps where he was deployed to Fallujah, Iraq with "New England's Own", 1st Battalion, 25th Marines. His work combines a vivid imagination with philosophy to confront the more difficult aspects of our shared human existence; suffering, loss, grief, and tragedy.

Reviews

[William Bolyard · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the first book I had read by Benjamin Fortier and I’ll tell you it doesn’t disappoint. This collection of poetry reminds me of Yusef Komunyakaa I’m style and subject. Ben is a very talented writer and you should buy all his work.