the big fat turkey

I see the neighbor rolling
home
a giant frozen
butterball turkey.
it's too big and heavy
to carry,
so he rolls it down the street
from the store.
guests? I ask him,
as I carry in my chicken
tenders
from the local fast food
restaurant.
yes, he says.
half of new jersey is coming
for the holidays.
had to get a big one.
and you?
table for one, I tell him.
might have
a drumstick.