Madison's Tears

Virginia, June 8, 1789 James Madison penned the constitution And on December 15, 1791 It became America’s resolution The first amendment clearly states No abridging of the freedom to speak We may assemble peacefully With either praise or critique Facts gathered respectfully Researched and verified Presented in a competent manner So that it’s content is clarified I am sure this is what Madison meant When he wrote our Bill of Rights But people with little or no morals Have taken it’s meaning to new heights Our legal right is so often abused By members of this human race Speaking not the truth, but secret lies WIth intent to besmirch and abase Words contrived of anger not fact Whispered by a substandard class Are nothing more than calumniation's Intended to demean and harass Comments made in hidden fashion By those that know they’re wrong Should reevaluate their own self worth Before dragging others along This law was established for one and all But with this privilege comes obligation To compose your words with integrity Absent of false representation So if you have something to say That is of any importance at all Speak only the truth loud and clear While standing proud and tall If James Madison were here today Surely his eyes would fill with tears At how his words were misconstrued And dismembered over the years