EPISODE · Aug 6, 2026 · 7 MIN
1575: ode to the afternoon by Zeina Hashem Beck
from The Slowdown: Poetry & Reflection Daily · host American Public Media
Today’s poem is ode to the afternoon by Zeina Hashem Beck.The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “‘Que Sera Sera’ is a song I remember my mother singing when I was small. Which is fitting, as the song opens with these words: ‘When I was just a little girl I asked my mother what will I be.’ I remember part of the chorus well: ‘Que Sera Sera, whatever will be, will be, the future’s not ours to see.’” This show is supported by gifts from listeners. Support The Slowdown with a donation today. Slowdownshow.org/donate
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