Nothing you write diminishes in any way the 'roots' nature of folk song
They may hav originated from blacksmiths and sailors, but the emotions and experiences they express are both universal and timeless, something that can be still used by all to communicate their own feelings
That's what our centuries old ballads have been sung continuously over all those centuries and why there are over 200 versions of Barbara Allen
You can't say that about 'Down At The Old Bull and Bush', nor will you ver be able to
Jim