**Title: Guarding Your Eyes, Guarding Your Life** "You shall not make baldness between your eyes for the dead," Devarim’s words, wise and profound, they’re said. What's more dangerous than walking near the edge? Guarding your eyes, life's most sacred pledge. In Carlsbad, where mineral springs heal, R’ Meir Simchah ran, avoiding the crowd’s zeal. He chose the edge, not the middle's sight, For seeing forbidden brings darkness to light. Seeing what's wrong corrupts the soul, It damages the body, makes you lose control. Lose the merit from Above, beware, For bodily harm and illness, you’ll share. In summer’s sun, when vacations call, Pirkei Avos guides, both body and soul. Taamuz and Av, times to be wise, Guard your eyes, protect from lies. Beis Yisroel taught with care, Rav’s wisdom, a warning to beware. An "evil eye" brings all pain, Seeing evil leads to life’s drain. Meriting longevity, a gift so true, Guard your eyes, Hashem guards you. He protects, just like the pupil of His eye, From dangers below and up high. When Israel dwelled alone in peace, It was the guarded eye that brought release. Struggles come, but guard your sight, Hashem’s protection, a guiding light. Turn away my eyes from vanity, I pray, Tehilim’s wisdom shows the way. Guard your eyes, and you’ll be sustained, Longevity and health, thus gained. The letter "Ayin," a symbol of sight, In famine and plague, it brings the light. Tzaddikim prayed, moved Ayin’s place, Transforming death to abundant grace. The eye of the Lord, on those who fear, To those who hope, His kindness is near. Hashem gave Ayin to nullify pain, To rescue the soul and sustain. Imrei Noam taught, fear Heaven's might, Protect your eyes from wrong and right. The "Ayin" guards, it creates wealth, Spiritual riches, physical health. Merit a life, healthy and strong, Guard your eyes, where they belong. In the workplace, in the field, To the risks of technology, never yield. "You shall not make baldness between your eyes," The Torah’s guidance, be wise, be wise. This time of year, vacation or work, Guard your eyes from shadows that lurk. Our parshah speaks, its message is clear, Be diligent, guard what is dear. Work on this, a sacred strife, And merit long, a healthy life. ---
