Timida Threw Her Temper Tandrum

After three days of not being fed separately from her siblings Timida threw her temper tantrum because she got mad at my wife. She didn't come when my wife called her name many times Even though she hid herself nearby, under an evergreen bush. Gradually, her cries changed from gentle to anger outbursts Many times, my wife almost gave in to bring her a separate dish. However, she remembered what I had suggested Not to reinforce the separation but to help this cat rejoin her siblings. As a revenge, Timida threw back at my wife an angry treat: 'Now, you are going to suffer as much as I did' 'Now, it's your time to beg me for my mercy'. Many times, my wife tried to come closer to this cat With her soft begging voice and wet food in her lowered hand But Timida walked away very fast with her sullen look She rejected my wife's attempt to give her gentle touch. She also rejected her favorite food as if she was not hungry. With her wide opened and watchful eyes Timida measured if my wife was worthy of her trust. Finally, she agreed to rejoin her siblings However, she ate in a hurry while her eyes scanning. BlackPearl sniffed at her and she did the same to this cat. It appeared like these cats were finally at peace. However, by chance, when her eyes met BlackPearl's eyes Her fear was suddenly revived and she ran for life. BlackPearl was triggered to chase her fast from behind Because, a bully in him was also suddenly revived. My wife screamed out loud for these cats to stop their run and chase. She also served as a maker of peace In helping these cats regulate their emotions and conflicts. My wife earned the trust of the traumatized cat Who now asks my wife to hold her and lies on her back for gentle rubs. She also joins her siblings in sharing their meals. NHIEN NGUYEN MD 10/15/2017 Below is the Vietnamese version of above poem: TIMIDA NỔI CƠN GIẬN LÀM NƯ Sau ba ngày không cho ăn riêng rẽ Timida rất bực với vợ tôi Vợ tôi kêu, nó không thèm lộ mặt Mặc dù rằng bụi cây nấp gần bên. Mỗi ngày qua, Timida càng giận Đã nhiều lần vợ tôi muốn chiều theo Cho nó ăn đĩa riêng như nó muốn Nhưng vợ tôi sực nhớ chuyện tôi khuyên Với mục đích không cho nó tách riêng Mà giúp nó gia nhập như ngày cũ. Như trả thù, nó ra chiêu thật nặng "Phen này thì, ta sẽ chẳng thèm ăn Sợ ta đói, chắc rằng bà sẽ khổ Rồi tha hồ mà năn nỉ ta ăn". Đã bao lần vợ tôi van nhỏ nhẹ Vừa van xin, vừa đưa đĩa đồ ăn Nó vênh mặt, bước đi như chẳng đói Và đồng thời mắt nói "chớ sờ tôi" Đồ ăn ngon, nó nhìn, nhưng không nếm Mắt lườm lườm, tự hỏi, đáng tin không? Nhưng thế rồi, cuối cùng mèo đổi ý Nó đồng lòng ăn đĩa với anh em Miệng ăn mau, mắt nhìn quanh láo liếc. Mèo BlackPearl đứng gần, đưa mũi ngửi Timida đáp lễ, cũng làm theo. Tưởng rằng yên, không còn tranh chấp nữa Ai đâu ngờ khi bốn mắt gặp nhau Như sét đánh, Timida bỏ chạy Và như bay, BlackPearl phóng đuổi theo. Lo thắt ruột, vợ tôi la thật lớn Thét hai mèo không có chạy đuổi nhau Rồi giàn xếp mang hòa bình trở lại. Timida bây giờ vui vẻ lắm Nó xin bồng và lại muốn xoa lưng Ngày ba bữa chung ăn với gia đình. NHIEN NGUYEN MD 4/14/2018