Riddle

I am tall when I'm young and short when I'm old. I can brighten your day unless it's windy.

Choose an answer

A.A Pencil
B.A Tree
C.A Battery
D.A candle
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 7 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

A candle

Why this is the answer

A candle melts down as it burns; wind can blow its flame out.

This riddle is filed under Riddles for Adults and rated Easy.