initially his work was influenced mainly by existentialism. irony, even bordering on mockery, is typical to his work. his work being highly lyrical was able to connect with music; it was colloquial, sometimes even vulgar in its opposing conservatism. he aimed at keeping his verse truthful, to depict the harshness of the world and he also went even for scepticism. his poems contain short stories, which impel the reader to reflection.