had vs have: I have forgotten to set my alarm clock, so I was late for my train.

[Ganesh]

I 'had' forgotten to set my alarm clock, so I was late for my train

I 'have' forgotten to set my alarm clock, so I was late for my train

[Kitosdad]

I 'had' forgotten to set my alarm clock, so I was late for my train........OK.
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