Gardens Enclosed

by Michael Field — a poem card from Justes Mots

This poem juxtaposes two sacred gardens—Gethsemane and Golgotha—presenting the Eucharist and Crucifixion as unified acts of spiritual offering. Michael Field's sparse, reverent language connects Christ's willing sacrifice to the sacramental mystery. Suitable for Easter observance, theological reflection, or memorial services emphasizing redemptive meaning.

GARDEN by the brook,
The brook Kedron—
Olive-silvered nook,
Red flowers to kneel on:
There in blood and strife divine,
There a Eucharist outspread,
Christ gave the Father in a chalice Wine,
And in His yielded Will He offered Bread.…

Themes: sympathy · grief · reflection