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.