Riddle

When I live I cry, If you don't kill me I'll die.

Choose an answer

A.Fire
B.Lamp
C.Match
D.Candle
Hint: It's a word with 6 letters, starting with "C".

Answer

Candle

Why this is the answer

A lit candle 'weeps' melted wax as it burns, and it will eventually burn itself out (die) whether or not you extinguish (kill) it.

This riddle is filed under Short Riddles and rated Medium.

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