Why Them

Why Them

<span>"If Grandpa noticed my black eyes, the fingernail marks around my neck from Mom's fingers digging into me, or my bruised sides; he never let on.<span>  </span>All Grandpa wanted to do was to see my schoolwork, read my essays, and talk about the latest book I was reading.<span>  </span>When Grandpa came over, he made his visit about me and what I was doing.<span>  </span>He made it a point to tell me every week how proud he was of me and how beautiful he thought I was; regardless of how bloody my nose was or how black my eyes were."</span>