Displaying an interest in forward propulsion Our swimmer glides (moves) with no actual motion The stroke he's using needs timing and skill The effect is graceful, but the progress is nil Neither backwards nor sideways, it's part of the thrill The element he performs in is perfectly still No problems with friction, it's easy for him It is what he was born to, to swim and to swim He turned head on tail, tail in head He thinks that this cycle will get him ahead Leaden-limbed, his state becomes alarming Progress expected, not forthcoming The effect is graceful, but the progress is nil It is what he was born to, to swim and to swim