In the realm of words, where tales unfold, Lies a craft of storytelling, bold, An allegory, a hidden truth, In fables dressed, for hearts to pursue. Characters they may be, animals or men, Each with a purpose, a lesson to spin, Their actions and journeys, a metaphor, To teach us life's wisdom, we all adore. Through the looking glass, a world unseen, Reveals the truth, in dreams it's been, As we walk with Aesop's wise fox, Or journey with Pilgrim's Progress. The phoenix rising from fiery pain, Is life's cycle, a lesson to gain, The tortoise and the hare, slow and fast, In the race of life, who truly lasts? Allegories, they weave a tale, To help us understand, to make us hale, With morals and values, they guide our way, In life's journey, they help us stay. So, let us embrace this art of verse, To learn from tales, to wipe away tears, For allegories, they teach us to see, The beauty of life, and the mystery.