This is the fifth week Windy City Times is including a special section on the topic, in the words of our writers and guest essayists, hoping to be part of the dialogue with youth, telling them it does get better.

One voice may seem minuscule and small,

But the voices of many could break down the wall!

One force could mean hardly a dent,

But the force of thousands is more than a “hint.”

One man’s fight can be alone and unheard,

But the fight of many could help spread the “word.”

We should love and not HATE!

We could bond; don’t discriminate!

We’re all the same both inside and out,

We’re all deserving of love and equality, no doubt!

It’s time for a change to be made,

To use our voice, stand up and start our “love’s crusade”!