A viagem da Índia: poemeto em dois cantos

A sweeping, lyrical tribute to Portugal’s Age of Discovery, this poem opens with the restless Tejo urging its fleet of proud caravels into the unknown. The verses echo the hopes and prayers of sailors who see the far‑off Indian coast as a promised land, while celestial signs and constellations guide their course. Early scenes blend the clamor of the ship’s decks with the hush of night‑filled skies, setting a tone of awe and anticipation.

The work weaves together mythic and religious motifs, casting the voyage as both a sacred pilgrimage and a bold test of national spirit. Stars become messengers, and the cross a beacon of destiny, as the crew confronts the mysteries of the sea and the allure of distant horizons. Listeners are drawn into a world where bravery, faith, and the pull of the unknown intertwine, offering a vivid portrait of the first act of an epic journey.