Helpful Horribles – Whimsical Spoken-Word Poem | Vocals River Stone • Lyrics Morgan Fox #SpokenWord

“Helpful Horribles” returns in a new form: a spoken-word performance with deep, resonant vocals by River Stone.
Written by poet Morgan Fox in 1981, this piece invites us to hug our “helpful little horribles” instead of hiding them. Angelic Assembly supplies a subtle ambient bed that lets every word breathe.

???? CREDITS
• Lyrics: Morgan Fox
• Music & video: Angelic Assembly
• Vocals: River Stone (baritone spoken delivery)
• Theme: self-acceptance, embrace your flaws, shadow work

KEYWORDS: spoken-word poem, baritone voice, ambient backing, self-acceptance, poetry to music, Morgan Fox lyrics, River Stone vocals.

???? WHY LISTEN
If you enjoy Leonard Cohen’s narratives, Tom Waits’ gravelly stories, or Button Poetry’s modern performances, this track will resonate.

???? ALSO CHECK
• Indie-folk sung version (Vocals: Luna Hart)
• Full story & artwork on Substack

???? COMMENT
Which “little horrible” in your life has turned out to be helpful? Share below!Oh, those helpful little horribles

Lyrics
We all know so well,
Those revolting little habits
That we are loath to tell.
For after all ,
Wouldn't we rather
Eliminate them from our repertoire
And remain as always, full of savoir?
But hug your helpful horribles
Because they' re here to stay.
To whisper little somethings
In special awful ways.
Those little helpful horribles
That ride upon ourselves
Our grotesque and ugly little elves .
If we pushed them off
How could we see ourselves?
Without these litt'.e handles so easily
seen
How would we even notice our true
being?
So pat one in the morning
Before you go to work,
Who else will tell you daily
You're a jerk?
Who else is going to tell you
You're a jerk?