His poetry cannot be included within the modernist movement of that time, for it contains many of the more conservative elements present both in the structure and topics of the poems: he defends tradition, family, lineage, catholic dogma or the virtue of the peasant's life.
His poetry is not considered modernist due to its adherence to traditional structures and themes such as upholding tradition, valuing family, emphasizing lineage, embracing Catholic dogma, and celebrating the virtues of rural life.