Raymond Roseliep facts for kids
Raymond Roseliep was a special kind of poet who lived from August 11, 1917, to December 6, 1983. He was known as a master of English haiku, which are short poems. He was also a Catholic priest. Some people even called him "the John Donne of Western haiku," meaning he was a very important and skilled writer of these poems.
Early Life and Education
Raymond Roseliep was born on August 11, 1917, in Farley, Iowa. He grew up and went to college. In 1939, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Loras College. Later, he continued his studies. He received a Master of Arts in English from Catholic University of America in 1948. Then, in 1954, he earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in English Literature from Notre Dame University.
On June 12, 1943, Raymond Roseliep became a Catholic priest. This special event happened at St. Raphael’s Cathedral in Dubuque, Iowa.
His Poetry Work
Raymond Roseliep was very good at writing haiku. Haiku are short poems, usually with three lines. He won awards for his work. The Haiku Society of America gave him the Harold G. Henderson award twice. He received it in 1977 and again in 1982.
One of his famous haiku poems was called "The Morning Glory." In 1981, this poem was seen by many people. It was displayed on over two thousand buses in New York City. This helped many people enjoy his poetry.
See also
- Elizabeth Searle Lamb
