The first three stanzas refer to a person, J. He had temporarily agreed to hitch-hike with me to Africa. Within a few days he changed his mind upon hearing from his friends about something somewhat spiritual that I had once said while intoxicated.

The last few stanzas refer to something that happened later with W. W. was also American (as was J.) and I met him on the infamous and horrific night bus. I missed my stop while talking to him (also about Africa) and spent the night in his flat but with chastity complete.

The last stanza would refer to the fact that I had confided in him regarding a friend I had once lost. That was something I otherwise never spoke to about with anyone in that city at that time.

Maybe I should write a book of explanations for my poetry? Haha.