"The Storks" is a fable by Aesop that tells the story of a village that eagerly awaits the arrival of the storks every year. The storks are seen as a symbol of good luck and prosperity, and the villagers believe that they bring babies to the families.

One year, the storks do not arrive, and the villagers become worried. They begin to speculate about what could have happened to the storks and why they have not come. Some believe that the storks have been killed by hunters, while others think that they have simply decided to go elsewhere.

Finally, a group of storks arrives in the village, and the people celebrate their arrival. However, the storks do not bring babies with them, and the villagers are disappointed. Instead, the storks explain that they have been delayed because of bad weather and that they will soon be bringing babies to the families.

The fable teaches the lesson that good things come to those who wait and that patience and perseverance are virtues. It also highlights the dangers of jumping to conclusions and making assumptions without having all the facts. The storks' delayed arrival shows that sometimes, things happen beyond our control, and we must remain patient and optimistic until they are resolved.