Reffo Eht

What did it mean?
Why me?
This heavy burden displayed in the sky
for only me to see
If only I could look away before seeing it
But now I know
Is it a distortion
or am I headed for death row?
Had I remained ignorant
an accomplice I would not make
But now I'm aware of this puzzling conviction
there's suddenly more at stake
Who can I tell or talk to?
Who might know its resolution
Is it a sign for doom and gloom
or an invitation into confusion
Shall I dwell in it further
its riddle to unpack
or can I just pretend it isn't there
Carry on and turn my back?