Unintended Slips of the Tongue

Title: Unintended Slips of the Tongue

In a momentary lapse, a simple blunder made,
Sir Keir Starmer misspoke, his words then betrayed.
He mentioned his sons, a careless slip.
Forgetting, in haste, their gender’s unique grip.

A boy and a girl, his dear children’s embrace,
Their diverse souls, two distinct paths they chase.
A son and a daughter, identities keen,
Yet the words he chose, a mistake unforeseen.

Oh! How burdensome the weight of our tongues,
Their treacherous mechanics can undo what’s been done.
For language, a prism through which truth refracts,
One slip, a ripple effect, altering the very facts.

In this tangled web of societal norms,
Our thoughts and our words often take unequal forms.
Accidental gaffes revealing subconscious binds,
But also, a chance to correct and realign.

Let us remember, in the realm of speech,
To honor individuality, embrace what’s unique.
For in our diversity lies our true strength,
And with understanding, we can traverse any length.

Sir Keir Starmer, flawed like you and me,
In that candid TV moment, a message we see.
Let us forgive the slip, for we are all prone,
And focus on love and acceptance, seeds to be sown.