TwoBirdsInteractivepoem16.06

The interactive poem titled Nnonyane tse pedi (which translates to Two birds) is a short oral  poem in Setswana explored through digital interactive design. In my reading, the oral poem which talks about two birds coming and going opens up room for thematic thought and interpretation, who are the two respective birds; where would they be going ; why would they return? Thoughts around immigration, homing and belonging come to mind. What does it mean to occupy a liminal place of coming and going? As a digital artefact intended to document an oral poem in digital format, perhaps this short poem brings  us to the threshold of this inquiry. Intended  as an exploration of ergodic literature theory in practice, the interactive poem aims to invite readers to navigate the oral poem by actively engaging the elements in the storyworld.