Sometimes, there’s no easy way to say ‘I’m sorry for what I said’

Having accidentally caused offence to a lifelong friend, poet and artist Frieda Hughes feels compelled to write a note of apology, but can’t find the words. Will a painting do, instead?

Put down the pen and pick up a paintbrush (Frieda Hughes)

The Apology Poem

For two days now I have been constructing a letter of apology

That I cannot get right; an offended phone call