REGARDING one of my poems that featured in Poet's Corner on September 3.

I would like to point out that it was written over a year ago, and in no way refers to the death of a local artist.

I apologise for any distress caused to a local family, and would like to point out that I was unaware of their recent loss.

No offence was intended, and I would not have wished for it to be printed, had I known that it would offend any reader. Please accept my regrets and sincere apologies.

BRIAN SWAINBANK (via email).