THE PEPPERTREE VOWS

Deep within the tranquil jungle/a verdant forest/lush greenery, where sunlight dapples through abundant leaves/thick canopies/dense foliage, stands a solitary peppertree/tree with peppercorns/ancient tree. Its gnarled branches/arms/trunks reach skyward, whispering tales/sharing secrets/holding memories of ages past. For generations, it has been a r