Forgotten

Forgotten

October twelfth; Columbus Day -
before they made the days align.
A special day for me, I’d say.
It was the day that I turned nine.

I knew a party had been planned
complete with all accouterments.
The big event was close at hand;
time to open boxes – see contents!

I tore into them, filled with glee,
but soon I looked up, quite confused.
A collar? Leash? What could this be?
Was there something that could be used?

My brother was supposed to bring
a puppy but he had forgot!
I felt my eyes fill with a sting;
my disappointment and I fought.

I sat on the porch patiently
as he sped toward our home, at last,
imagining, belatedly,
what could’ve happened but now past.

My happiness seemed to have vanished
as everyone fought tooth and nail.
Me and my party had been banished
in arguments of who had failed.

At least the dog at last arrived.
Somehow, together, we survived.

An entry for Day 6, "Invalid Item" 
Theme: Worst Birthday Present or Worst Birthday Ever!
Words TO use: speed, porch, imagine, tooth, vanish
Words NOT TO use! ribbons, cake, candles, surprise
At least 25 lines