I pray you'll be my eyes And watch her (him) where she (he) goes

And help her (him) to be wise Help me to let go

Tears fell down her face. Maggie could not let go of the teddy bear. It had been three weeks, three since she had held her baby, heard his voice seen his precious smile. She squeezed the bear.

"Please God, please watch him. I want my baby. I want him to be safe. Please just let him be safe. Bring him home. Bring him home."

She sobbed. "If I can't be with him, if he is alive please watch him for me. Please."

Every mother's prayer Every child knows Lead her (him) to a place Guide her(him) with your grace To a place where she'll (he'll) be safe

She sighed looking around the room. She couldn't ever imagine Ponyboy not playing in there again. Never running about, never drawing another little picture, reading another book. "Please keep him safe."

I pray she (he) finds your light And holds it in her (he) heart As darkness falls each night Remind her (him) where you are

"He must be so scared right now. Stay with him. Be with him. He's just a little boy. Please help him know he's not alone. Give him some courage. I want him to be safe and sound."

Maggie sobbed and looked out the window. She wondered if her son knew how much he was loved, If she had hugged him enough, cuddled him, kissed him enough; told him how much she cared. She wondered if he remembered. She hoped he did.

Okay this was really crappy but I wanted a companion piece to show how Pony's mom might feel. Please be kind. Oh and for the record neither Mother's Prayer or The Outsiders belongs to me but I am sure you knew that by now.