Jan Kochanowski Fraszka For a house in Czarnolas
In this monologue, the lyrical subject looks at his life, in a way, he sums it up. He does it out of self-esteem, successes. He's careful at the same time, that success is generally due to God, his decision, gifts. He asks the Most High, by nadal, to the end bless his life.
The prayer character maintains this verse and in the following passages, in which there are more general reflections on human life, considerations about the essence of happiness. again, like in For a linden, health is placed higher than wealth, residue. In addition to health, a clean conscience also matters, environment of friendly people, which ensures a cheerful old age. Last years in my beloved village, in the selected Czarnolas. Only here can you achieve true inner order, be close to God: good, caring, not the ruthless judge of human acts. The whole poem tells the simple truth, it is a testimony to the wisdom that springs from the many experiences of life:
And, Lord, let me live in this native nest,
And you give me health and a clean conscience,
Obvious food, human kindness,
Manners are tolerable, not annoying with old age.
Fraszka Na dom w Czarnolesie is distinguished by the simplicity of the poetic language, economical use of stylistic means. The latter are predominant, used in moderation, epithets.