Bucky Wolfe

Creative Writer

United States

Based in the Chicagoland area, Bucky Wolfe (they/he) is a non-binary poet and content creator. A lover of books and poetry, Bucky has been reading and writing recreationally since they learned how to. Their content usually surrounds sexuality, gender identity, personal trauma, and grief. Bucky's poetry can be found on Instagram @buckywolfewrites.

Bucky is a double major (creative writing and journalism) and is minoring in communications. When school is not in session, Bucky works to create content for the blog of a digital magazine, Humankind Zine, while also writing fiction and book reviews. After they finish at JJC with an Associates in English, Bucky plans to transfer to a four-year university to get their BA in English with a focus in creative writing. From there, they intend to work for a publishing company in New York City (or another major city in the states).

Portfolio
Unpublished
THE BOY IN THE TREES

THE BOY IN THE TREES is a stream of consciousness poem dedicated to one of Bucky's best friends.

Unpublished
#MoralizeHuntingPeopleForSport

As an assignment for their Theatre Appreciation course, Bucky was instructed to write a short skit using seven words or phrases. Those words/phrases are underlined in the skit.

Unpublished
BALLAD OF THE TURKEY VULTURES

Unrelated to Bucky's education, this piece follows Bucky as they grapple with the loss of a childhood tree that stands for much more than just backyard foliage.

Unpublished
Short Excerpt from "Just a Sun Shower Away"

This excerpt is from a personal project of Bucky's. "Just a Sun Shower Away" is a contemporary romance novel. This excerpt features main character Kittredge Ford and her brother, Bisbee.

Unpublished
FALLING INTO PLACE (FOR REAL THIS TIME)

Inspired by Tony Barnstone's "Sad Jazz," Bucky Wolfe was instructed to write two poems that "speak to each other" in their creative writing course. This is that assignment.

Joliet Junior College
09/01/2021
Perspectives from a Peer

As a member of the Student Wellness team at JJC, Bucky (under the name Gracen) wrote a monthly article titled "Much love, Gracen." This is the first installment from September of 2021.

Unpublished
RED FLAGS AS TOLD BY THE TIRED PUBLIC

In this poem inspired by Chicago poet Pamela Miller, Bucky dramatizes and embellishes quotes from their friends on what they see as red flags in dating men.