Epigram (The world is a bundle of hay), By: Lord Byron November 4, 2026 by Editors The world is a bundle of hay,Mankind are the asses who pull;Each tugs it a different way,—And the greatest of all is John Bull! Write poetry? Submit your poem to Poetry CatalogShare this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Related