Two One-Sided Conversations

I can't care                       I don't see why
I do care                          What's in your head?
I have no right to care            Why do you act so
I don't want to infringe             strangely?
I can't give offense
I can't stand it.                  When are you mad?
                                   What have I done?
You don't care                     What was that look for--
It's okay                            that reproach,
You don't owe me                     that sigh, that unpleasant
anything                             vocal edge?

It's not okay                      We are not together
It has to be okay                  I have my freedom
                                   I want my freedom
Peace                              I owe you nothing.
external
yes                                That casual whisper--
                                   do you love me or hate me?
Internal                           I can't see.
let's not discuss it.              I can't care.
                                   I do care.
I don't see why                    I can't stand it.
I can't speak.                     I can't stand you.
I can't explain it.                I want you.
I wish I knew                      I want to tell you;
What's in your head.               I want you to tell me.