Standing Corrected

When a person speaks in error With a slip you have detected, You’re often better staying mum To keep yourself protected. For setting someone straight Is often not what is expected, And there are those who might just feel A little disrespected. So next time some amending To another soul’s directed, You might prefer to stop before Your remedy’s rejected. Not many can quite graciously Admit, when they’ve reflected, That maybe they’ve misspoken and Will therefore stand corrected.