@381dbcc7: Yes, a latrine is a type of toilet or makeshift bathroom that is often associated with unpleasant smells and unsanitary conditions. So, the phrase "to be drowning in a latrine" is likely a metaphor for being overwhelmed by unpleasant or difficult circumstances. As for the rest of the poem, it seems to suggest that something bad or sorrowful is going to happen soon, and that witnessing it will be a difficult experience. The last line about "a token to borrow" is a bit more ambiguous, but it could be interpreted as meaning that the experience will be a valuable lesson or something that can be used to gain insight or understanding.