His poetry tended to be didactic, with elements of love, patriotism and religion serving as central themes. He first published his poems in Bosnian newspapers such as Behar ("Blossom"), Bosanska vila ("Bosnian fairy") and Zora ("Dawn").
His poetry focused on conveying moral lessons, with emotions such as devotion, loyalty, and faith being central motifs. He initially published his verse in Bosnian journals including Behar ("Blooming"), Bosanska vila ("Bosnian enchantress"), and Zora ("Morning").